02124 ZIP Code
Dorchester Center, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02124 |
| City/Town: | Dorchester Center |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,336 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,189 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,871 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,638 |
| Median Home Value: | $570,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2859, -71.0750 |
Population Information (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,336 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,038 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,298 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,166 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,348 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,749 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,211 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,447 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,672 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,322 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,691 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,786 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,457 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,065 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,545 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 877 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $570,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,629 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,638 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,166 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,472 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,026 | 41.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,140 | 58.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,415 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,065 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,070 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,053 | 26.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,103 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,782 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,663 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,679 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02124 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,189 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,099 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,674 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,871 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,523 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,806 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,590 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,290 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,437 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,943 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,368 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 58 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,458 | 20.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 27,518 | 49.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 113 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,672 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,740 | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,828 | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,349 | 18.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,999 | 19.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 181 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,197 | 5.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,558 | 13.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02124 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,696 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,050 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,557 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,466 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,493 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,464 | 12.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,867 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,041 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,989 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,543 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02124 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,575 | 45.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,935 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6,802 | 24.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 769 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,161 | 4.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,312 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02124 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 981 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,056 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 436 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,954 | 10.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,745 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 371 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,734 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,013 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,227 | 33.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,727 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,932 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,630 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.6% | 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 (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 52,571 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,369 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 28,985 | 52.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,535 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02124 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,710 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,774 | 24.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,858 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,319 | 12.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 853 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,091 | 31.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02124 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,469 | 16.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,648 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 4,420 | 21.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 6,994 | 33.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,585 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 861 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,653 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02124 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 721 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,602 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 949 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 959 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 962 | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,080 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,314 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,680 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11,371 | 55.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02124 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 343 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,260 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,303 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,928 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,415 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,389 | 6.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02124 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,999 | 67.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 451 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,879 | 20.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,622 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 162 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02124 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,131 | 26.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,550 | 39.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,882 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,603 | 8.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02124 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 358 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 83 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 50 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 5 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 389 | 4.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,280 | 28.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,165 | 51.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 696 | 8.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02124 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,672 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $882 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,629 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.79 | 2.38 |
Households (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,166 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,212 | 32.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,373 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,305 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,593 | 44.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,025 | 36.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,628 | 29.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02124 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,617 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,240 | 49.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,040 | 39.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 369 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,450 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,845 | 57.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02124 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,521 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 454 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 802 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,049 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,638 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,578 | 24.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 42,356 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,269 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 55,106 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,613 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,083 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,982 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,548 | 36.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02124 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,277 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,654 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,700 | 61.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,486 | 32.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 960 | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 468 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,767 | 68.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,754 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,569 | 1001.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,569 | 1001.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,569 | 1001.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 668 | 38.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,831 | 161.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11,131 | 634.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 3.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02124 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,170 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,122 | 63.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,048 | 36.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,902 | 15.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,852 | 13.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,822 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,472 | 2.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02124 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,166 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,965 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Dorchester Center, MA02124