Roxbury Crossing, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02120
Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,181
- 9,444/sq mi High-density area
- $64,289
- Median income Near-median income area
- $885,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roxbury Crossing pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9,444
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02120 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02120 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roxbury Crossing, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, home to 15,181 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 9,444 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02120 reports a modest median household income of $64,289 (44% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,535. The poverty rate is 33.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $885,900 (48% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), with only 9.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,649.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02120 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roxbury Crossing, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02120.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02120, Roxbury Crossing, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,181
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
9,444
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02120?
23.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
24.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$64,289
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$28,535
Per Capita Income
33.0%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02120 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Roxbury Crossing, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,289 8th percentile higher than 8% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,030housing units
5,030
Total Housing Units
4,625
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$885,900
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,649
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.9%
YoY Change (2021)
364
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+264%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02120 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +12.1% | 270 |
| 2016 | +16.7% | 315 |
| 2017 | +5.0% | 331 |
| 2020 | – | 354 |
| 2021 | +2.9% | 364 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 176 business establishments in ZIP 02120, employing approximately 3,682 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,750,000.
176
Businesses
3,682
Employees
$220.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 23.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02120 vs 02115 →
ZIP 02120 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
36,349 residents
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
35,401 residents
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
29,311 residents
- 02115
Boston (02115)
28,441 residents
- 02118
Boston (02118)
26,498 residents
- 02215
Boston (02215)
26,125 residents
- 02121
Dorchester (02121)
25,978 residents
- 02119
Roxbury (02119)
25,346 residents
- 02116
Boston (02116)
20,628 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02120 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02139
Cambridge (02139)
$134,586 median income
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
$131,963 median income
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
$131,551 median income
- 02116
Boston (02116)
$126,496 median income
- 02199
Boston (02199)
$122,285 median income
- 02118
Boston (02118)
$98,224 median income
- 02215
Boston (02215)
$72,095 median income
- 02120
Roxbury Crossing (02120)
$64,289 median income
- 02115
Boston (02115)
$54,991 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02120 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02115 | Boston, MA | 28,441 | 0.6 mi |
| 02119 | Roxbury, MA | 25,346 | 0.8 mi |
| 02215 | Boston, MA | 26,125 | 1.1 mi |
| 02199 | Boston, MA | 1,146 | 1.3 mi |
| 02118 | Boston, MA | 26,498 | 1.4 mi |
| 02121 | Dorchester, MA | 25,978 | 1.9 mi |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA | 29,311 | 1.5 mi |
| 02139 | Cambridge, MA | 36,349 | 2.1 mi |
| 02116 | Boston, MA | 20,628 | 1.7 mi |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain, MA | 35,401 | 1.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02120, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,181 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02120 in?
ZIP code 02120 (Roxbury Crossing) is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Suffolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/suffolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02120?
ZIP code 02120 in Roxbury Crossing, MA has a population of 15,181 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02120?
The median household income in ZIP 02120 is $64,289, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02120?
The median home value in ZIP 02120 is $885,900, which is 218% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02120 is White at 38.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02120?
ZIP code 02120 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 3,682 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02120?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02120 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Real estate and rental and leasing (31), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02120?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02120 increased by 2.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02120?
In ZIP code 02120, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02120?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02120 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02120?
In ZIP code 02120, approximately 9.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02120 is 33.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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