ZIP 02130 — Jamaica Plain, MA
A urban neighborhood profile for Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.
At a glance
Relocation snapshot
These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 02130, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.
About Jamaica Plain, MA
ZIP code 02130 sits in Jamaica Plain, part of Suffolk County in the state of Massachusetts. With roughly 41,112 residents and an estimated density of 4,484 people per square mile, this area reads as a urban neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Massachusetts index to see how it stacks up.
Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.
For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A urban profile typically means a mix of older multi-family buildings and newer infill, with most errands reachable on foot or by short transit hops. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.
If you’re comparing 02130 against other parts of Jamaica Plain, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Massachusetts overview or use the search bar above.
Local services to look up
This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 02130:
- “Movers near Jamaica Plain MA” for full-service and self-service quotes
- “Real estate agents 02130” for hyperlocal market knowledge
- “Public schools Jamaica Plain” on your state’s department of education site
- “Internet providers 02130” on the FCC National Broadband Map
- “Jamaica Plain permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines