ZIP Code 02121 — Dorchester, MA

Suffolk | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 02121 in Dorchester, MA has a population of 29,040 with a median household income of $43,136 and a median home value of $590,200 . The cost of living index is 170.6 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
29,040
Median Age
34.30
Male
12,872
Female
16,168

Race & Ethnicity

White
7.5%
Black
44.7%
Hispanic
40.9%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
25.7%
Other
19.8%

Income

Median Household
$43,136
Mean Household
$78,031
Per Capita
$29,051
Below Poverty
25.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
$590,200
Median Rent
$1,325
Total Units
11,429
Occupied
10,760
Owner Occupied
23.2%
Renter Occupied
76.8%
Median Year Built
1944
Vacant
669

Education

High School or Higher 76.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.9%
Graduate Degree 6.8%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
14,297
Unemployment
11.1%
Drive Alone
39.6%
Public Transit
35.5%
Work from Home
7.9%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

170.6
National average = 100. Above average by 70.6%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

02125
Dorchester
0.9 mi
02119
Roxbury
1.1 mi
02126
Mattapan
1.3 mi
02124
Dorchester
1.5 mi
02122
Dorchester
1.5 mi
02120
Roxbury
1.9 mi
02163
Cambridge
2.0 mi
02130
Jamaica plain
2.0 mi
02118
Roxbury
2.1 mi
02115
Boston
2.5 mi
02131
Roslindale
2.6 mi
02199
Boston
2.8 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Dorchester

02124
Pop: 56,216
02125
Pop: 33,662
02122
Pop: 23,479

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 02121?

ZIP code 02121 (Dorchester, MA) has a total population of 29,040 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02121?

The median household income in ZIP code 02121 is $43,136 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 02121 in?

ZIP code 02121 is primarily located in Dorchester, Massachusetts (MA).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 02121?

The median home value in ZIP code 02121 is $590,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 02121?

The median age in ZIP code 02121 is 34.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.