| ZIP Code | 02120 |
|---|---|
| City | Roxbury Crossing |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 31 ft |
| Latitude | 42.332134 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.096606 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 28.6% ▲ 186% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.5% ▲ 95% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 353 (5.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,285 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 530 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 815 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 166 (2.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,944 (48.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,472 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $941,200 ▲ 238% above avg ↑ 112% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 15.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,630/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,061 |
| Vacant Units | 497 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,061 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 497 |
| Owner Occupied | 11.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 88.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 02120 is located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 15,248, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 24.5 years. Economically, 02120 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,472 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02120 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $941,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,630 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 88.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 112% since 2019.
The population of 02120 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 35.5%. Residents are well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.6%. Household income has grown by 61% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02120 stands at 9.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 02120 in Roxbury Crossing, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 15,248 residents, a median household income of $61,472, and a median home value of $941,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.