City

Mattapan, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥25,313Population
💰$67,206Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$515,000Median Home Value▲ 85% above avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 115% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.6%Hispanic: 16.5%Black: 72.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.4%Race
White3.6%
Hispanic16.5%
Black72.4%
Asian0.3%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 115% above avg
No HS Diploma526 (3.2%)
HS Graduate4,952 (29.8%)
Some College2,053 (12.4%)
Associates3,120 (18.8%)
Bachelors1,676 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree4,293 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.8%Renter: 58.2%Tenure
Owner41.8%
Renter58.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,206 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$515,000 ▲ 85% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,659/mo
Total Housing Units9,617
Vacant Units755

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Public Transit
25%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Mattapan, MA

Mattapan is a city in Massachusetts, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Mattapan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,206 is near the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mattapan is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $515,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,659 per month.

The population of Mattapan is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (72.4%).

Mattapan, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Mattapan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02126 25,313 $67,206 $515,000 $1,659 10.5% 35.9% 41.8%