02126 ZIP Code – Mattapan, Massachusetts
02126 is a large ZIP code in Mattapan, Massachusetts, part of Suffolk County with a population of approximately 24,994 residents. The median household income of $66,689 is below the Massachusetts average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $475,200, well above the national average, with 43.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,566, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 34% single-family (increasing), 23% apartments (decreasing), 43% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 10.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.8% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.3%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.2, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 02124, 02131, 02121.
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ZIP 02126 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02126 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $475k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,566 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.3% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02124 – Dorchester Center
- 02131 – Roslindale
- 02121 – Dorchester
- 02136 – Hyde Park
- 02122 – Dorchester
- 02130 – Jamaica Plain
- 02186 – Milton
- 02125 – Dorchester
- 02119 – Roxbury
- 02132 – West Roxbury
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02124 | DORCHESTER CENTER | 55,336 | $72,189 |
| 02131 | ROSLINDALE | 31,637 | $101,566 |
| 02121 | DORCHESTER | 29,820 | $42,411 |
| 02136 | HYDE PARK | 39,498 | $91,579 |
| 02122 | DORCHESTER | 24,705 | $81,025 |