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 High-density area
- $82,953
- Median income Near-median income area
- $657,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02125 (Dorchester, MA) fell -5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 386.6 in 2023 to 364.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,203. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $657,100 (10% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,949; 34.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02125 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 02125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dorchester, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02125.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02125?
34.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
31.7%
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?
$82,953
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,307housing units
15,307
Total Housing Units
14,246
Occupied Units
1,061
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$657,100
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02125 vs 02127 →
ZIP 02125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02124
Dorchester Center (02124)
47,783 residents
- 02125
Dorchester (02125)
33,295 residents
- 02127
South Boston (02127)
31,799 residents
- 02118
Boston (02118)
26,498 residents
- 02121
Dorchester (02121)
25,978 residents
- 02119
Roxbury (02119)
25,346 residents
- 02122
Dorchester (02122)
23,479 residents
- 02111 7,383
Boston (02111)
7,383 residents
- 02210 2,090
Boston (02210)
2,090 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02125 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02210
Boston (02210)
$172,124 median income
- 02127
South Boston (02127)
$164,387 median income
- 02110
Boston (02110)
$138,438 median income
- 02118
Boston (02118)
$98,224 median income
- 02111
Boston (02111)
$87,404 median income
- 02122
Dorchester (02122)
$86,150 median income
- 02125
Dorchester (02125)
$82,953 median income
- 02124
Dorchester Center (02124)
$81,923 median income
- 02119 $48,488
Roxbury (02119)
$48,488 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02125, 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 (33,295 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 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.
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