ZIP Code 02125
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Dorchester · Suffolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 33,295
- Median income
- $82,953
- Median home value
- $657,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.7%
- Land area
- 5.5 sq mi
6,029/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 136% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.4
New York
ZIP code 02125 in Dorchester, Massachusetts has a population of 33,295. The median household income is $82,953, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $657,100, 136% above the US average. 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 33,295 residents, producing a population density of 6,029 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02125 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02125 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $657,100 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,949 per month, and 34.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,203
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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