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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02215

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

Typical home value

$722,814[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+3.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+154.5%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+18.2%
ZIP 02215 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02215 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02215 is worth $722,814. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,372 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,372[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
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,931[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
24,581[3]
Median household income
$72,095[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
2
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
1
  • MATCH Charter Public School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · MATCH Charter Public School (District)

    1,185 students

  • Boston Arts Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Boston

    473 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$40,467

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$3,655
Loan principal$578,252
Down payment$144,563
Total interest paid$737,528

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 ratio1.41
Monthly cost to own$4,751
Monthly rent$3,372

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
23rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02215?
The typical home in 02215 is worth $722,814, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02215?
Home values in 02215 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02215?
A typical home in 02215 rents for about $3,372 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 02215?
The effective property tax rate in 02215 is 0.8% — roughly $5,931 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02215?
ZIP code 02215 has a population of 24,581 and a median household income of $72,095.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $722,761
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Lowell, MA

    Typical home
    $723,233
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Foxborough CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $721,206
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $724,497
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $727,266
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $717,576
    Gross yield

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