Boston city, MA

ZIP 02127 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Boston city, MA (02127)

Median Income

$156,373

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,730

Wealth inflow

Population

36,646

Unemployment

4.1%

0.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,730 for ZIP 02127 (Boston city, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.1%+11% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-74% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.1%-6% vs US avg

707

Establishments

10,661

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction2.8%
Manufacturing6.5%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade9.0%
Transportation, utilities2.4%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate17.8%
Professional, scientific, management25.4%
Education, health care, social21.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.6%
Other services1.7%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02127 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.8%, median income rose 8.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.2%.

Median Income

$156,373

+108% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate