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Cities in ZIP code 02124

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 02124. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 02124 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:

Dorchester Center, MA

Acceptable:

Boston, Dorchester, Dorchestr Ctr

Stats and Demographics for the 02124 ZIP Code

ZIP code 02124 is located in eastern 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 02124 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 02124 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 02124 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 02124 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 02124 real estate data, the median home value of $306,500 is high compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 02124 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 02124 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 02124 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

For more information, see Boston, MA home prices.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $48,841 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 02124 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 02124 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. In 02124 though, the percentage of people that make it to work in under half an hour is among the lowest. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.

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 02124

ZIP Code 02124 is in the following school districts: Codman Academy Charter Public District, Boston School District, Conservatory Lab Charter School District, Brooke Charter School Mattapan School District, Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester District, and Private. There are 15 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 02124.