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County ProfileMA

Suffolk County

Population: 797,936 · 52 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
797,936
People
Median age
33.9
Housing
Total households
327,167
Income
Median household income
$95,631
Housing
Total housing units
357,290
Employment
Employment rate
65.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
50.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.9%
County details
Local time 01:51:01(ET)
NameSuffolk
Total ZIP codes52total
ZIP codes (by type)
35 Standard8 PO Box9 Unique
Area code339, 617, 781, 857
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates42.3385513, -71.018253
Land area58.3 sq miles(150.9 km²)

Map of Suffolk county, Massachusetts with ZIP codes

Map of Suffolk County, Massachusetts and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Suffolk County

Compare the largest cities in Suffolk County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Boston675,647$97,34433ZIPs
Revere62,186$86,9691ZIPs
Chelsea40,787$72,1791ZIPs
Winthrop19,316$116,1671ZIPs
Allston1ZIPs
Brighton1ZIPs
Charlestown1ZIPs
Dorchester3ZIPs
Dorchester Center1ZIPs
East Boston1ZIPs
Hyde Park1ZIPs
Jamaica Plain1ZIPs
Mattapan1ZIPs
Roslindale1ZIPs
Roxbury1ZIPs
Roxbury Crossing1ZIPs
South Boston1ZIPs
West Roxbury1ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

Review the most populated postal areas across Suffolk County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS