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 High-density area
- $65,709
- Median income Near-median income area
- $542,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02126 (Mattapan, MA) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 317.5 in 2023 to 347.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,742. Unemployment is 10.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $542,700 (9% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,637; 43.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 02126 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 02126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mattapan, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02126.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02126?
38.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
41.4%
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?
$65,709
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$36,742
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
39.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02126 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Mattapan, 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)
$65,709 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
9,876housing units
9,876
Total Housing Units
9,284
Occupied Units
592
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$542,700
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02126 vs 02124 →
ZIP 02126 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
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
35,401 residents
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
29,826 residents
- 02136
Hyde Park (02136)
28,488 residents
- 02115
Boston (02115)
28,441 residents
- 02186
Milton (02186)
27,003 residents
- 02121
Dorchester (02121)
25,978 residents
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
25,861 residents
- 02126
Mattapan (02126)
25,562 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02126 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02186
Milton (02186)
$188,033 median income
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
$138,724 median income
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
$131,551 median income
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
$111,006 median income
- 02136
Hyde Park (02136)
$96,737 median income
- 02124
Dorchester Center (02124)
$81,923 median income
- 02126 $65,709
Mattapan (02126)
$65,709 median income
- 02120 $64,289
Roxbury Crossing (02120)
$64,289 median income
- 02115 $54,991
Boston (02115)
$54,991 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02126, 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 (25,562 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 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.
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