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Cities in ZIP code 02120

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 02120. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 02120 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Roxbury Crossing, MA

Acceptable:

Boston, Mission Hill, Roxbury, Roxbury Xing

Stats and Demographics for the 02120 ZIP Code

ZIP code 02120 is located in northern Massachusetts and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has an extremely large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 02120 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely small. There are also an extremely small number of families and an extremely large number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 02120 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 02120 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities, nursing homes and universities nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 02120 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 02120 real estate data, the median home value of $272,900 is high compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 02120 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 02120 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 02120 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

For more information, see Boston, MA real estate.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $35,077 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 02120 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

ZIP 02120 is unusual in that "Public transportation" is the most frequent method of transportation to work instead of vehicles. ZIP code 02120 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. 02120 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 02120 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. Most commuters in 02120 can expect to fall in that range. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 02120

ZIP Code 02120 is in the following school districts: Roxbury Preparatory Charter School District, Boston School District, and Private. There are 8 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 02120.

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