02122 ZIP Code – Dorchester, Massachusetts
02122 is a ZIP code serving Dorchester, Massachusetts in Suffolk County with a population of approximately 24,705 residents. The median household income is $81,025 — below the Massachusetts average and near the national average. The median home value of $630,300 is well above the national average, with 44.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,900 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 18% single-family (increasing), 17% apartments (increasing), 64% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.0%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 14.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. At 36.6, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 02124, 02125, 02171.
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ZIP 02122 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02122 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $630k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,900 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.5% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02124 – Dorchester Center
- 02125 – Dorchester
- 02171 – Quincy
- 02121 – Dorchester
- 02126 – Mattapan
- 02170 – Quincy
- 02119 – Roxbury
- 02127 – South Boston
- 02118 – Boston
- 02130 – Jamaica Plain
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02124 | DORCHESTER CENTER | 55,336 | $72,189 |
| 02125 | DORCHESTER | 31,903 | $64,983 |
| 02171 | QUINCY | 19,882 | $101,013 |
| 02121 | DORCHESTER | 29,820 | $42,411 |
| 02126 | MATTAPAN | 24,994 | $66,689 |