02122 ZIP Code
Dorchester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02122 |
| City/Town: | Dorchester |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,705 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,025 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,691 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,253 |
| Median Home Value: | $630,300 |
| Land Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2951, -71.0525 |
Population Information (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,705 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,456 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,249 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,277 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 942 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,613 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,575 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,393 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,606 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,186 | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,320 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,682 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 955 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,950 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 924 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 282 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $630,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,900 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,253 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,449 | 92.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 804 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,305 | 45.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,144 | 54.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,905 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,007 | 11.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,645 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,510 | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,521 | 14.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 823 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,913 | 21.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,486 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02122 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,025 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,728 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,122 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,691 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,275 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,260 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,002 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,286 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,959 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,989 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 312 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,681 | 35.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,074 | 28.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,756 | 15.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,988 | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,074 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,368 | 17.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,666 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 81 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 944 | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,626 | 10.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02122 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 623 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 539 | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 860 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 415 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 700 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,343 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,189 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,416 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 979 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,385 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02122 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,371 | 48.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,403 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,125 | 23.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 564 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 437 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,086 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02122 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 138 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 930 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 742 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,670 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 696 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 231 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 948 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,733 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,185 | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,114 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 681 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 973 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.8% | 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 (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,690 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,813 | 64.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,190 | 41.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 882 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02122 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,733 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,871 | 19.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,013 | 10.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 735 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 537 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,696 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02122 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,419 | 13.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 486 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,248 | 21.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,360 | 42.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 475 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 451 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 794 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02122 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 563 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 684 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 195 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 318 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 565 | 5.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 452 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 682 | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 549 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,236 | 60.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02122 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 292 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 986 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,933 | 38.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,700 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 908 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 434 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02122 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,797 | 71.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 311 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,252 | 13.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,007 | 10.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02122 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,760 | 18.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,048 | 42.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,750 | 29.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 891 | 9.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02122 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 33 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 11 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 158 | 3.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 871 | 20.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,802 | 65.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 358 | 8.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02122 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,778 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $793 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,900 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,449 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,165 | 33.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,193 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,119 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,381 | 35.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,726 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,112 | 22.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02122 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,224 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,872 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,289 | 42.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 663 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,243 | 51.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02122 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,262 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 281 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 515 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,972 | 31.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,384 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,110 | 33.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,934 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 573 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,572 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,844 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 368 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,487 | 52.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 989 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02122 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,771 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,571 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,641 | 63.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 744 | 28.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 268 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 186 | 7.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02122 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,449 | 66.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,068 | 4.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,256 | 773.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,256 | 773.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,256 | 773.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 466 | 43.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,078 | 194.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,059 | 286.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02122 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,428 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,239 | 60.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,189 | 39.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,964 | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,010 | 12.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,061 | 13.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 154 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02122 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,449 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,951 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Dorchester, MA02122