| ZIP Code | 02126 |
|---|---|
| City | Mattapan |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 61 ft |
| Latitude | 42.277436 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.089968 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 10.5% ▲ 115% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 526 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,952 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 2,053 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 3,120 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,676 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,293 (25.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,206 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $515,000 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,659/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,617 |
| Vacant Units | 755 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,617 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 755 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 02126 is located in Mattapan, Massachusetts, within Suffolk County. With a population of 25,313, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 02126 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,206 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02126 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $515,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,659 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.8%) and renters (58.2%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 02126 is primarily Black (72.40%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% 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 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02126 stands at 10.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 02126 in Mattapan, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 25,313 residents, a median household income of $67,206, and a median home value of $515,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.