02125 ZIP Code
Dorchester, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02125 |
| City/Town: | Dorchester |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,903 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,983 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,484 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,821 |
| Median Home Value: | $631,900 |
| Land Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3157, -71.0556 |
Population Information (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,903 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,889 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,014 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,345 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,468 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,832 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,898 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,786 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,290 | 22.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,097 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,514 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,077 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,732 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,592 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 993 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 279 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $631,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,762 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,821 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,284 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,537 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,664 | 35.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,620 | 64.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,574 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,789 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,276 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,753 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,541 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,105 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,175 | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,935 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02125 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,983 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,878 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,359 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,484 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,616 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,305 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,311 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,363 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,297 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,042 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 936 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,150 | 34.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,656 | 30.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 292 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,508 | 11.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,507 | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,790 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,730 | 21.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,918 | 21.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 329 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,084 | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,357 | 13.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02125 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,409 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,000 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,311 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 730 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,041 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,684 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,318 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,809 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,432 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,550 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02125 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,202 | 35.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,351 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,355 | 30.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,430 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 591 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,875 | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02125 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 590 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 850 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 190 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,742 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 827 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 446 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,541 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,284 | 19.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,762 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,371 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,007 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 681 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.5% | 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 (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,523 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,001 | 59.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,945 | 43.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,356 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02125 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,350 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,586 | 19.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,517 | 11.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,278 | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 565 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,516 | 26.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02125 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,330 | 9.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 789 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,043 | 13.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 6,415 | 43.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 967 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 635 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,598 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02125 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,085 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,096 | 7.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 780 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,202 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 653 | 4.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 844 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 732 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 490 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,905 | 53.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02125 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 701 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,339 | 15.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,198 | 35.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,714 | 31.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,326 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 543 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02125 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,861 | 66.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 425 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,043 | 22.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 723 | 5.4% | 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: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 201 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02125 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,182 | 31.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,861 | 44.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,544 | 19.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 697 | 5.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02125 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 93 | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 62 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 80 | 1.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,116 | 23.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,702 | 57.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 599 | 12.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02125 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,574 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $839 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,762 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.36 | 2.38 |
Households (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,284 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,268 | 24.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,205 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,487 | 26.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,599 | 42.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,239 | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,047 | 22.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02125 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,444 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,304 | 58.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,987 | 32.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 125 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 789 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,413 | 67.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02125 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,394 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 265 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 339 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,664 | 31.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,427 | 17.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,699 | 44.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,434 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 638 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,879 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,709 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 256 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,879 | 61.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,574 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02125 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,292 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,264 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,291 | 53.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,653 | 38.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 593 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 320 | 7.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02125 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,728 | 68.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,409 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,175 | 722.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,175 | 722.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,175 | 722.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 930 | 66.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,990 | 212.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 41 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,654 | 259.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 7.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02125 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,558 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,554 | 57.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,004 | 42.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,162 | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,639 | 15.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,226 | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 977 | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02125 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,284 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,379 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Dorchester, MA02125