| ZIP Code | 02124 |
|---|---|
| City | Dorchester Center |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 66 ft |
| Latitude | 42.285922 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.075046 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.7% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 58% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,594 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,590 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 3,276 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 5,850 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 3,012 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,514 (33.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,168 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $607,200 ▲ 118% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,783/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,264 |
| Vacant Units | 1,277 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,264 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,277 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 02124 is located in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 55,897, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 02124 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,168 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02124 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $607,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,783 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.0%) and renters (58.0%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 02124 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 48.4%. Residents are well-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02124 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 02124 in Dorchester Center, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 55,897 residents, a median household income of $79,168, and a median home value of $607,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.