02121 ZIP Code
Dorchester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02121 |
| City/Town: | Dorchester |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,820 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,411 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,820 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,584 |
| Median Home Value: | $517,800 |
| Land Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3054, -71.0870 |
Population Information (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,820 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,532 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,288 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,930 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,965 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,218 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,071 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,429 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,253 | 17.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,709 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,955 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,030 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,802 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,390 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 821 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 247 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $517,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,282 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,584 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,513 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,071 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,418 | 23.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,095 | 77.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,207 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,296 | 12.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,644 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,465 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,634 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,138 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,480 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,550 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,411 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,657 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,820 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,375 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,155 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,220 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,883 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,484 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,245 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 424 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,386 | 11.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,227 | 54.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 203 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,439 | 14.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,538 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,538 | 28.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,031 | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 45 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,208 | 7.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,751 | 26.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,030 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,223 | 11.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,216 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,324 | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 947 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,093 | 10.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 696 | 6.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,348 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 721 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 915 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,398 | 41.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,144 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,821 | 36.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 382 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 519 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 564 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 608 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 342 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 157 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,542 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 836 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 313 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 599 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,707 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,345 | 33.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,451 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 611 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 644 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,676 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,487 | 41.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,058 | 60.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,142 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,983 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,475 | 23.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 984 | 9.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,607 | 15.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 641 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,607 | 43.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 772 | 6.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 687 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,856 | 16.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,504 | 38.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,076 | 17.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,243 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 446 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 471 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 430 | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 615 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 452 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,149 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,091 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,332 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 548 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,496 | 47.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 184 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,616 | 14.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,557 | 39.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,347 | 28.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,140 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 740 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,047 | 57.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 278 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,245 | 30.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 814 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,910 | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,329 | 41.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,553 | 14.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 721 | 6.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 226 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 27 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 297 | 12.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 597 | 24.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,120 | 46.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 126 | 5.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,511 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $981 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,282 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,513 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,651 | 25.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,058 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,980 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,324 | 50.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,819 | 36.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,620 | 24.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,313 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,339 | 51.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,795 | 36.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 209 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 792 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,271 | 70.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,163 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 412 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 402 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,645 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,597 | 19.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,107 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,333 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 661 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,818 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,863 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 757 | 15.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,651 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,455 | 29.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,900 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,501 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,669 | 66.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 589 | 23.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 170 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 243 | 9.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,138 | 64.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,135 | 7.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,682 | 500.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,682 | 500.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,682 | 500.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 280 | 13.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,963 | 91.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,223 | 385.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,890 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,773 | 60.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,117 | 39.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,589 | 27.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,584 | 9.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 916 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02121 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,513 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,325 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Dorchester, MA02121