ZIP Code 02120
Post Office City: | Roxbury Crossing, MA (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Mission Hill Projects|Jamaica Plain |
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County: | Suffolk County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (8:55pm) |
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Area code: | 617 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 42.33, -71.10 ZIP (~1700 yard radius) |
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.
Population |
15,181 |
|
Population Density |
24,456 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
5,335 |
|
Median Home Value |
$272,900 |
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Land Area |
0.62 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
5,057 |
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Median Household Income |
$35,077 |
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Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 23 | | Male Median Age: | 23 | | Female Median Age: | 23 | |
Male | 293 | 250 | 302 | 1,001 | 2,909 | 674 | 335 | 245 | 244 | 275 | 224 | 211 | 175 | 127 | 94 | 46 | 39 | 33 |
Female | 310 | 257 | 297 | 1,103 | 2,475 | 568 | 356 | 315 | 343 | 302 | 315 | 255 | 238 | 175 | 137 | 95 | 91 | 72 |
Total | 603 | 507 | 599 | 2,104 | 5,384 | 1,242 | 691 | 560 | 587 | 577 | 539 | 466 | 413 | 302 | 231 | 141 | 130 | 105 |
Under 5 | 293 | 310 | 603 |
5-9 | 250 | 257 | 507 |
10-14 | 302 | 297 | 599 |
15-19 | 1,001 | 1,103 | 2,104 |
20-24 | 2,909 | 2,475 | 5,384 |
25-29 | 674 | 568 | 1,242 |
30-34 | 335 | 356 | 691 |
35-39 | 245 | 315 | 560 |
40-44 | 244 | 343 | 587 |
45-49 | 275 | 302 | 577 |
50-54 | 224 | 315 | 539 |
55-59 | 211 | 255 | 466 |
60-64 | 175 | 238 | 413 |
65-69 | 127 | 175 | 302 |
70-74 | 94 | 137 | 231 |
75-79 | 46 | 95 | 141 |
80-84 | 39 | 91 | 130 |
85 Plus | 33 | 72 | 105 |
Male |
7,477 |
49% |
Female |
7,704 |
51% |
Gender
White |
7,634 |
50.3% |
Black Or African American |
3,639 |
24.0% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
99 |
0.7% |
Asian |
1,685 |
11.1% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
5 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
1,457 |
9.6% |
Two Or More Races |
662 |
4.4% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 7 | 76 | 102 | 130 | 105 | 83 | 31 | 10 |
Renter | 1,537 | 825 | 598 | 622 | 490 | 274 | 134 | 33 |
Total | 1,544 | 901 | 700 | 752 | 595 | 357 | 165 | 43 |
15-24 | 7 | 1,537 | 1,544 |
25-34 | 76 | 825 | 901 |
35-44 | 102 | 598 | 700 |
45-54 | 130 | 622 | 752 |
55-64 | 105 | 490 | 595 |
65-74 | 83 | 274 | 357 |
75-84 | 31 | 134 | 165 |
85 Plus | 10 | 33 | 43 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
665 |
13% |
Single Guardian |
1,337 |
26% |
Singles |
1,374 |
27% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,681 |
33% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
3,866 |
76% |
Households with Kids |
1,191 |
24% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 51 | 72 | 58 | 51 | 57 | 57 | 45 | 48 | 43 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 72 | 61 | 71 | 75 | 83 | 218 | 554 | 676 |
Female | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 46 | 44 | 60 | 55 | 52 | 65 | 64 | 55 | 51 | 62 | 53 | 72 | 96 | 247 | 635 | 766 |
Total | 121 | 137 | 123 | 111 | 103 | 101 | 105 | 103 | 95 | 122 | 120 | 111 | 123 | 123 | 124 | 147 | 179 | 465 | 1,189 | 1,442 |
1 | 51 | 70 | 121 |
2 | 72 | 65 | 137 |
3 | 58 | 65 | 123 |
4 | 51 | 60 | 111 |
5 | 57 | 46 | 103 |
6 | 57 | 44 | 101 |
7 | 45 | 60 | 105 |
8 | 48 | 55 | 103 |
9 | 43 | 52 | 95 |
10 | 57 | 65 | 122 |
11 | 56 | 64 | 120 |
12 | 56 | 55 | 111 |
13 | 72 | 51 | 123 |
14 | 61 | 62 | 123 |
15 | 71 | 53 | 124 |
16 | 75 | 72 | 147 |
17 | 83 | 96 | 179 |
18 | 218 | 247 | 465 |
19 | 554 | 635 | 1,189 |
20 | 676 | 766 | 1,442 |
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.
In Occupied Housing Units |
13,214 |
87.0% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
13 |
0.1% |
Nursing Facilities |
162 |
1.1% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
1,685 |
11.1% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
107 |
0.7% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
436 |
8% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
108 |
2% |
Renter Occupied Households |
4,513 |
85% |
Households Vacant |
278 |
5% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
138 |
50% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
8 |
3% |
For Sale Only |
14 |
5% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
6 |
2% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
19 |
7% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
93 |
33% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
210 |
5% |
1 Bedroom |
859 |
21% |
2 Bedroom |
1,358 |
33% |
3+ Bedroom |
1,652 |
41% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
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.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
3,366 |
27% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
5,384 |
44% |
No Earnings |
3,492 |
29% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
3,366 |
27% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
5,384 |
44% |
No Earnings |
3,492 |
29% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
1,674 |
24.5% |
Public transportation |
2,949 |
43.1% |
Taxicab |
32 |
0.5% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
2,080 |
30.4% |
Worked at Home |
105 |
1.5% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
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.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
1,185 |
20% |
High School Graduate |
2,338 |
40% |
Associate's degree |
275 |
5% |
Bachelor's degree |
1,155 |
20% |
Master's degree |
444 |
8% |
Professional school degree |
247 |
4% |
Doctorate degree |
223 |
4% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
1,469 |
81.1% |
Enrolled in Private School |
65 |
3.6% |
Not Enrolled in School |
277 |
15.3% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
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.
Maurice J Tobin
40 Smith St
Roxbury, MA 02120
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Boston School District
Madison Park High School
75 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury, MA 02120
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Boston School District
Fenway High School
67 Alleghany St
Roxbury, MA 02120
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Boston School District
Malik Academy
100 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Manville School
53 Parker Hill Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
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