02121 ZIP Code – Dorchester, Massachusetts
02121 is a large ZIP code in Dorchester, Massachusetts, part of Suffolk County with a population of approximately 29,820 residents. The median household income of $42,411 is well below the Massachusetts average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $517,800, well above the national average, with 23.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,282, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 15% single-family (increasing), 38% apartments (increasing), 46% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 9.6%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the U.S. average. About 20.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 34.2, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 02119, 02130, 02124.
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ZIP 02121 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02121 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $517k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,282 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.5% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.5% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02119 – Roxbury
- 02130 – Jamaica Plain
- 02124 – Dorchester Center
- 02125 – Dorchester
- 02120 – Roxbury Crossing
- 02122 – Dorchester
- 02126 – Mattapan
- 02118 – Boston
- 02115 – Boston
- 02131 – Roslindale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02119 | ROXBURY | 26,821 | $37,158 |
| 02130 | JAMAICA PLAIN | 41,479 | $114,933 |
| 02124 | DORCHESTER CENTER | 55,336 | $72,189 |
| 02125 | DORCHESTER | 31,903 | $64,983 |
| 02120 | ROXBURY CROSSING | 14,364 | $51,698 |