HousingHandbookReference data

U.S. ZIP Code · MA02128

Suffolk County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$669,214[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+135.6%
vs metro
-7.8%
vs state
+9.4%
ZIP 02128 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02128 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02128 is worth $669,214 — 7.8% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,120 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,120[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,245[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Suffolk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
43,345[3]
Median household income
$90,106[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Suffolk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,023[5]
Moved in
36,567
Moved out
40,590

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
10
Middle
0
High
2
  • Excel Academy Charter School

    High · Grades 5–12 · Excel Academy Charter (District)

    1,363 students

  • East Boston High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Boston

    1,293 students

  • McKay K-8 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Boston

    670 students

  • Mario Umana Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Boston

    632 students

  • Otis Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Boston

    402 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$37,435

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,384
Loan principal$535,371
Down payment$133,843
Total interest paid$682,836

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.38
Monthly cost to own$4,293
Monthly rent$3,120

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
7th percentile[1]
Rental yield
91st percentile[2]
Property tax
6th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02128?
The typical home in 02128 is worth $669,214, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02128?
Home values in 02128 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02128?
A typical home in 02128 rents for about $3,120 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 02128?
The effective property tax rate in 02128 is 0.6% — roughly $4,245 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02128?
ZIP code 02128 has a population of 43,345 and a median household income of $90,106.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • North Pembroke CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $665,983
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $672,568
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $673,893
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $673,928
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $662,818
    Gross yield
  • Seabrook Beach CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $661,350
    Gross yield

Want similar ZIPs from outside this metro? Browse nationally similar ZIPs →

Compare ZIPs

Pit ZIP 02128 against any other ZIP — full side-by-side table.

Compare 02128

#Jump to section