02125 ZIP Code – Dorchester, Massachusetts
Located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, ZIP code 02125 is a large ZIP code within Suffolk County with a population of approximately 31,903 residents. The median household income of $64,983 is below the Massachusetts average and near the national average. At $631,900, median home values run well above the national average, with 34.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,762 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 16% single-family (increasing), 28% apartments (increasing), 56% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 34.4, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 02122, 02127, 02119.
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ZIP 02125 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02125 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $631k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,762 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.8% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02122 – Dorchester
- 02127 – South Boston
- 02119 – Roxbury
- 02118 – Boston
- 02121 – Dorchester
- 02124 – Dorchester Center
- 02171 – Quincy
- 02205 – Boston
- 02210 – Boston
- 02120 – Roxbury Crossing
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02122 | DORCHESTER | 24,705 | $81,025 |
| 02127 | SOUTH BOSTON | 36,175 | $145,357 |
| 02119 | ROXBURY | 26,821 | $37,158 |
| 02118 | BOSTON | 28,392 | $74,155 |
| 02121 | DORCHESTER | 29,820 | $42,411 |