02126 ZIP Code
Mattapan, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02126 |
| City/Town: | Mattapan |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,994 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,689 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,946 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,299 |
| Median Home Value: | $475,200 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2774, -71.0900 |
Population Information (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,994 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,321 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,673 | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,914 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,508 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,564 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,450 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,022 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,342 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,539 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,834 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,708 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,372 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,206 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,145 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 390 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $475,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,566 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,299 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,539 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 760 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,673 | 43.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,866 | 57.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,536 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 978 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,309 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,385 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,435 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,287 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,385 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,757 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,689 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,242 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,260 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,946 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,074 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,379 | 88.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,695 | 12.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,515 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,563 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,283 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 520 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,838 | 7.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,306 | 73.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 289 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,132 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,420 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,620 | 14.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,576 | 18.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 889 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,560 | 14.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02126 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 520 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 437 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 672 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 764 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 977 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,133 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,120 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,347 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 619 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 950 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02126 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,571 | 45.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 824 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,972 | 24.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 281 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 411 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,420 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 40.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02126 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 489 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 187 | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 190 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,151 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,117 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 848 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,025 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,530 | 36.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,016 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 715 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 936 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.7% | 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 (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,026 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,227 | 52.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,368 | 53.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 933 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02126 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,977 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,583 | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,439 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 915 | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 380 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,677 | 31.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02126 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,087 | 22.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 914 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,452 | 26.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,780 | 19.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 396 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 477 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,185 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02126 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 121 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 361 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 522 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 349 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 250 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 557 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,038 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,428 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 816 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,857 | 41.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02126 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 261 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,203 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,899 | 31.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,466 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,222 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 248 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02126 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,466 | 64.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 182 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,564 | 18.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 995 | 11.7% | 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: | 151 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 181 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02126 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,278 | 26.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,518 | 41.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,519 | 17.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,224 | 14.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02126 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 89 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 85 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 421 | 11.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,440 | 39.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,604 | 43.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02126 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,453 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $683 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,566 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.38 |
Households (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,539 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,592 | 30.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 986 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,684 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,932 | 46.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,236 | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,782 | 32.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.89 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02126 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,930 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,459 | 49.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,527 | 39.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 174 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 476 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,307 | 59.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02126 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,543 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 401 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 464 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,357 | 36.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,582 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,739 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,039 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 371 | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,959 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,625 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 522 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,117 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,986 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02126 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,590 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,056 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,098 | 68.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 785 | 25.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 204 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 173 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02126 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,412 | 61.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 211 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,582 | 4541.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,582 | 4541.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,582 | 4541.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 148 | 70.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 788 | 373.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,464 | 4011.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 156 | 73.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02126 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,920 | 64.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,160 | 35.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,381 | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,149 | 18.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 41 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 589 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02126 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,539 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,839 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
Mattapan, MA02126