PlainZIP

Dorchester, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02125

Suffolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

33,295
6,029/sq mi
$82,953
Median income
$657,100
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dorchester pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
6,029
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02125 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 33,295 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 6,029 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02125 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,953 (28% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $47,203. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. Median home value sits at $657,100 (10% above the state average), median rent at $1,949 a month, and owner-occupancy at 34.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 02125 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 02125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dorchester, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02125.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 02125, Dorchester, 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

33,295

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

6,029

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02125?

34.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

31.7%

Foreign-Born

White 32.7%
African American 24.8%
Asian 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

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?

$82,953

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$47,203

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02125 ranks nationally

Dorchester, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,953 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,307

Total Housing Units

14,246

Occupied Units

1,061

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.9%
Renter 65.1%

$657,100

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,949

Median Rent

1941

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

-5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

364

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+264%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02125 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 295
2021 +4.8% 310
2022 +24.2% 384
2023 +0.6% 387
2024 -5.8% 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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 518 business establishments in ZIP 02125, employing approximately 10,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $720,532,000.

518

Businesses

10,196

Employees

$720.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 88 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 81 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 67 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 65 12.6%
Construction 39 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 6.2%
Finance and insurance 27 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.3%
Information 18 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.9%
Manufacturing 9 1.7%
Wholesale trade 9 1.7%
Educational services 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02125 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02125 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02127 South Boston, MA 31,799 1.6 mi
02118 Boston, MA 26,498 1.7 mi
02119 Roxbury, MA 25,346 1.6 mi
02122 Dorchester, MA 23,479 1.6 mi
02111 Boston, MA 7,383 2.4 mi
02121 Dorchester, MA 25,978 1.7 mi
02124 Dorchester Center, MA 47,783 2.2 mi
02110 Boston, MA 1,733 3.0 mi
02203 Boston, MA 0 3.1 mi
02210 Boston, MA 2,090 2.4 mi

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Related Areas

Suffolk County Dorchester, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02125 in? ▼
ZIP code 02125 (Dorchester) 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 02125? ▼
ZIP code 02125 in Dorchester, MA has a population of 33,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02125 is $82,953, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02125 is $657,100, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02125 is White at 32.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02125? ▼
ZIP code 02125 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 10,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02125 are: Retail trade (88), Other services (except public administration) (81), Accommodation and food services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02125 decreased by 5.8% in 2024. 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 02125? ▼
In ZIP code 02125, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 02125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02125 is 30.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02125? ▼
In ZIP code 02125, approximately 34.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02125 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.