PlainZIP

Mattapan, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02126

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

25,562
4,746/sq mi
$65,709
Median income
$542,700
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mattapan pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
4,746
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mattapan, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with 25,562 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 4,746 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02126 reports a modest median household income of $65,709 (43% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $36,742. Local economic indicators show a 16.4% poverty rate alongside 10.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $542,700 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,637 a month; 43.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 39 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02126, plus 6 more within Suffolk County, give a clearer read than the 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 02126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mattapan, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02126.

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 02126, Mattapan, 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

25,562

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

4,746

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02126?

38.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

41.4%

Foreign-Born

White 5.9%
African American 72.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

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?

$65,709

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$36,742

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

39.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02126 ranks nationally

Mattapan, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,709 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,876

Total Housing Units

9,284

Occupied Units

592

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.5%
Renter 56.5%

$542,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,637

Median Rent

1952

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

348

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+248%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02126 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 264
2021 +11.2% 294
2022 +6.8% 313
2023 +1.3% 318
2024 +9.5% 348

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 262 business establishments in ZIP 02126, employing approximately 2,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,773,000.

262

Businesses

2,125

Employees

$100.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 20.2%
Accommodation and food services 43 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 42 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 36 13.7%
Construction 22 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.8%
Finance and insurance 9 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%
Industries not classified 3 1.1%

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 02126 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 02126 ranks #9 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 02126 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 02126 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
02124 Dorchester Center, MA 47,783 1.4 mi
02121 Dorchester, MA 25,978 2.2 mi
02186 Milton, MA 27,003 2.3 mi
02131 Roslindale, MA 29,826 1.8 mi
02136 Hyde Park, MA 28,488 2.2 mi
02130 Jamaica Plain, MA 35,401 2.7 mi
02119 Roxbury, MA 25,346 3.5 mi
02120 Roxbury Crossing, MA 15,181 4.0 mi
02115 Boston, MA 28,441 4.6 mi
02132 West Roxbury, MA 25,861 3.5 mi

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Pop: 51,808
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Pop: 47,783
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Pop: 42,780
02128 standard
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Pop: 40,508
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Pop: 35,401
02150 standard
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Pop: 35,124

Related Areas

Suffolk County Mattapan, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02126 in? ▼
ZIP code 02126 (Mattapan) 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 02126? ▼
ZIP code 02126 in Mattapan, MA has a population of 25,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02126? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02126 is $65,709, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02126? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02126 is $542,700, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02126? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02126 is African American at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02126? ▼
ZIP code 02126 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 2,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02126? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02126 are: Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (43), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02126? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02126 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 02126? ▼
In ZIP code 02126, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 02126? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02126 is 39.3 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 02126? ▼
In ZIP code 02126, approximately 43.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02126? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02126 is 16.4% 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.