ZIP Code 02108

In Boston's 02108 ZIP code, household finances reflect an unusually high-income, high-property-value area. Median household income stands at $212,928, with per-capita income of $144,957. Homes here carry a median value of $1,667,600, and the county-level effective property tax rate is 0.66%. Sales tax combines to 6.25%. Together, these figures sketch a picture of concentrated wealth: property taxes on such valuable homes still add up, even at a low rate, while the sales tax applies to everyday purchases. Income levels here far outpace most of the country, though the steep housing costs shape what owning a home actually requires.