Welcome to BOSTON, MA 02121
02121 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Boston, Massachusetts. Median household income here ($27,211) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. At $373,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $39,534/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 02121 is $28,735.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 02121 earn an average of $26,892/year. Women earn only $23,916/year.
8,600 people in 02121 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 02121? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 02121 is 35.5 minutes!
The median age here is 30. There are 11,424 men and 14,554 women. The median age for men is 27 while for women the median age is 33.
To give you a sense of the community, 13,104 people (out of the 25,978 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,991 homes, and 372 businesses every day. people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
02121 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shenyang, China!) and -71 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 115 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 02121
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- 22 Moreland St Condos
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- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
- Boston Copley Square Farmers Market
- Boston Public Market - South Station/Dewey Square
- Boston South End - SOWA Open Market Farmers Market
- Boston University Farmers Market
- Bowdoin Geneva Farmers' Market
- Carruth HOA
- Codman Square Farmers Market
- Community Servings' Farmers Market
- Copley Square Farmers Market
- Cypress Lofts
- Dorchester Codman Square Farmers Market
- Dorchester/Dorchester House Farmers Market
- Dorchester Peabody Square Farmers Market
- Dottie Fiore Condominium
- Frederick Douglass Square Market
- Friends of Roxbury
- Hillside Neighborhood Association
- Jamaica Plain Community Servings
- Jamaica Plain Farmers Market
- Louisburg Square Condos
- Mattapan Farmers Market
- Milton Farmers Market
- Mission Hill Farmers Market
- North Quincy
- North Quincy Farmers Market
- Peace First
- Port Norfolk Civic Association
- Randolph Ave
- Roslindale Farmers Market
- Roxbury/Dudley Town Common Farmers Market
- SOUTH BOSTON FARMER'S MARKET
- Terraces Condominium Association
- The Atlantic at Marina Bay
- Uphams Corner
HOA Property Management Information in Boston, MA
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Real Estate & Home Values in Boston, MA
Average Home Value in 02121: $373,800
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 25,978
- White Population: 2,502
- Black Population: 19,429
- Hispanic Population: 7,107
- Asian Population: 320
- Hawaiian Population: 133
- Indian Population: 495
- Male Population: 11,424
- Female Population: 14,554
- Median Age: 30
- Median Age of Males: 27
- Median Age of Females: 33
Geography
- Region: Northeast
- Division: New England
- State: Massachusetts
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy MA-NH
- County: Suffolk
- City: Boston
- Longitude: -71.1
- Latitude: 42.3
- Elevation: 116 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 617/857
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 8,403
- Drive alone:
- Carpool:
- Public transit:
- Ride bikes or walk:
- Average commute time: 35.5 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 67
- 5 - 9: 224
- 10 - 14: 627
- 15 - 19: 956
- 20 - 24: 1,006
- 25 - 29: 408
- 30 - 34: 1,663
- 35 - 39: 359
- 40 - 44: 449
- 45 - 59: 1,185
- 60 - 89: 1,084
- 90 plus: 375
The Economics
- Average House Value: $373,800
- Average Annual Household Income: $30,008
- Businesses: 171
- Employees: 1,811
- Annual Payroll: $55,846,000
- Average Family Income: $39,534
- Median Family Income: $27,211
- Average Income for Men: $26,892
- Average Income for Women: $23,916
The Politics
- Congressional District: 08
- Congressional District Land Area: 40.0
- Sr Senator: Edward J. Markey (D)
- Jr Senator: Elizabeth Warren (D)
- US House Representative: Stephen F. Lynch (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 025
- State FIPS Code: 25
Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 02121
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Schools in 02121 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- John P Holland
- 100 Maxwell Street
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-8832
- Quincy E Dickerman
- 206 Magnolia Street
- Roxbury, MA 02121
- (617) 635-8253
- Sarah Greenwood
- 189 Glenway Street
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-8710
- William Monroe Trotter
- 135 Humboldt Avenue
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-8225
- Middle Schools
- Boston Middle School Academy
- 2 Mclellan Street
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-1534
- Martin Luther King Jr Mid
- 77 Lawrence Avenue
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-8212
- New Boston Pilot Middle School
- 270 Columbia Road
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-1650
- High Schools
- Boston Latin Academy
- 205 Townsend Street
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-9957
- Jeremiah E Burke High
- 60 Washington Street
- Dorchester, MA 02121
- (617) 635-9837
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 02121 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.mass.gov/sorb/community.htm. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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