ZIP Code 02124
Post Office City: | Dorchester Center, MA (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Codman Sq|Dorchester |
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County: | Suffolk County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (6:16pm) |
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Area code: | 617 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 42.29, -71.07 ZIP (~2 mile radius) |
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 east 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.
Population |
47,783 |
|
Population Density |
15,913 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
19,053 |
|
Median Home Value |
$306,500 |
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Land Area |
3.00 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.07 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
17,459 |
|
Median Household Income |
$48,841 |
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Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 34 | | Male Median Age: | 32 | | Female Median Age: | 36 | |
Male | 1,629 | 1,650 | 1,706 | 1,942 | 1,805 | 1,530 | 1,466 | 1,465 | 1,524 | 1,633 | 1,363 | 1,198 | 1,035 | 757 | 475 | 319 | 186 | 141 |
Female | 1,679 | 1,615 | 1,683 | 1,962 | 2,005 | 1,935 | 1,843 | 1,883 | 1,858 | 1,781 | 1,784 | 1,599 | 1,362 | 997 | 695 | 537 | 408 | 333 |
Total | 3,308 | 3,265 | 3,389 | 3,904 | 3,810 | 3,465 | 3,309 | 3,348 | 3,382 | 3,414 | 3,147 | 2,797 | 2,397 | 1,754 | 1,170 | 856 | 594 | 474 |
Under 5 | 1,629 | 1,679 | 3,308 |
5-9 | 1,650 | 1,615 | 3,265 |
10-14 | 1,706 | 1,683 | 3,389 |
15-19 | 1,942 | 1,962 | 3,904 |
20-24 | 1,805 | 2,005 | 3,810 |
25-29 | 1,530 | 1,935 | 3,465 |
30-34 | 1,466 | 1,843 | 3,309 |
35-39 | 1,465 | 1,883 | 3,348 |
40-44 | 1,524 | 1,858 | 3,382 |
45-49 | 1,633 | 1,781 | 3,414 |
50-54 | 1,363 | 1,784 | 3,147 |
55-59 | 1,198 | 1,599 | 2,797 |
60-64 | 1,035 | 1,362 | 2,397 |
65-69 | 757 | 997 | 1,754 |
70-74 | 475 | 695 | 1,170 |
75-79 | 319 | 537 | 856 |
80-84 | 186 | 408 | 594 |
85 Plus | 141 | 333 | 474 |
Male |
21,824 |
46% |
Female |
25,959 |
54% |
Gender
White |
10,057 |
21.0% |
Black Or African American |
28,141 |
58.9% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
225 |
0.5% |
Asian |
2,972 |
6.2% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
12 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
4,068 |
8.5% |
Two Or More Races |
2,308 |
4.8% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 47 | 582 | 1,223 | 1,523 | 1,544 | 973 | 463 | 133 |
Renter | 592 | 2,318 | 2,431 | 2,331 | 1,604 | 978 | 522 | 195 |
Total | 639 | 2,900 | 3,654 | 3,854 | 3,148 | 1,951 | 985 | 328 |
15-24 | 47 | 592 | 639 |
25-34 | 582 | 2,318 | 2,900 |
35-44 | 1,223 | 2,431 | 3,654 |
45-54 | 1,523 | 2,331 | 3,854 |
55-64 | 1,544 | 1,604 | 3,148 |
65-74 | 973 | 978 | 1,951 |
75-84 | 463 | 522 | 985 |
85 Plus | 133 | 195 | 328 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
4,664 |
27% |
Single Guardian |
6,680 |
38% |
Singles |
4,764 |
27% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,351 |
8% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
10,773 |
62% |
Households with Kids |
6,686 |
38% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 327 | 332 | 324 | 328 | 343 | 327 | 343 | 342 | 295 | 324 | 327 | 350 | 327 | 378 | 386 | 392 | 398 | 383 | 383 | 381 |
Female | 328 | 354 | 329 | 346 | 310 | 314 | 339 | 317 | 335 | 310 | 312 | 353 | 351 | 357 | 372 | 399 | 438 | 359 | 394 | 386 |
Total | 655 | 686 | 653 | 674 | 653 | 641 | 682 | 659 | 630 | 634 | 639 | 703 | 678 | 735 | 758 | 791 | 836 | 742 | 777 | 767 |
1 | 327 | 328 | 655 |
2 | 332 | 354 | 686 |
3 | 324 | 329 | 653 |
4 | 328 | 346 | 674 |
5 | 343 | 310 | 653 |
6 | 327 | 314 | 641 |
7 | 343 | 339 | 682 |
8 | 342 | 317 | 659 |
9 | 295 | 335 | 630 |
10 | 324 | 310 | 634 |
11 | 327 | 312 | 639 |
12 | 350 | 353 | 703 |
13 | 327 | 351 | 678 |
14 | 378 | 357 | 735 |
15 | 386 | 372 | 758 |
16 | 392 | 399 | 791 |
17 | 398 | 438 | 836 |
18 | 383 | 359 | 742 |
19 | 383 | 394 | 777 |
20 | 381 | 386 | 767 |
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.
In Occupied Housing Units |
47,450 |
99.3% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
16 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
95 |
0.2% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
13 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
209 |
0.4% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
5,414 |
28% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,074 |
6% |
Renter Occupied Households |
10,971 |
58% |
Households Vacant |
1,594 |
8% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
872 |
54.7% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
44 |
2.8% |
For Sale Only |
118 |
7.4% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
38 |
2.4% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
33 |
2.1% |
For Migrant Workers |
1 |
0.1% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
488 |
30.6% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
399 |
4% |
1 Bedroom |
2,244 |
20% |
2 Bedroom |
3,672 |
33% |
3+ Bedroom |
4,803 |
43% |
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 $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.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
16,299 |
41% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
10,567 |
27% |
No Earnings |
12,838 |
32% |
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 |
16,299 |
41% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
10,567 |
27% |
No Earnings |
12,838 |
32% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
12,975 |
56.6% |
Public transportation |
8,374 |
36.5% |
Taxicab |
79 |
0.3% |
Motorcycle |
10 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
1,009 |
4.4% |
Worked at Home |
465 |
2.0% |
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. 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 |
6,167 |
19% |
High School Graduate |
17,044 |
52% |
Associate's degree |
2,699 |
8% |
Bachelor's degree |
4,220 |
13% |
Master's degree |
1,751 |
5% |
Professional school degree |
343 |
1% |
Doctorate degree |
364 |
1% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
9,068 |
79.5% |
Enrolled in Private School |
1,422 |
12.5% |
Not Enrolled in School |
910 |
8.0% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 02124
ZIP Code 02124 is in the following school districts: Boston School District, Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School District, Codman Academy Charter Public District, and Private. There are 14 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 02124.
Techboston Academy
9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester, MA 02124
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Boston School District
John Marshall
35 Westville St
Dorchester, MA 02124
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Boston School District
Joseph Lee
155 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA 02124
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Boston School District
Lee Academy
155 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA 02124
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Boston School District
O W Holmes
40 School St
Dorchester, MA 02124
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Boston School District
Boston Adult Academy
429 Norfolk St
Dorchester, MA 02124
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Boston School District
Dorchester Academy
18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester, MA 02124
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Boston School District
St Brendan School
29 Rita Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Epiphany School
154 Centre St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Private
Elizabeth Seton Academy
2220 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Private