Census ACS · Massachusetts
ZIP Code 02124
ZIP code 02124 is located in Massachusetts with a population of 55,897. The median household income is $79,168 and the median home value is $607,200.
55,897
Population
$79,168
Median Income
$607,200
Median Home Value
36.9
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.4% |
| Black | 50.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.7% |
Male: 47.4% · Female: 52.6%
Economy & Income
$79,168
Median Household Income
$39,879
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$607,200
Median Home Value
$1,783
Median Rent
42.0%
Homeownership
Education
85.3%
High School+
31.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 02124 in Massachusetts has a population of 55,897 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 02124 is $79,168. The per capita income is $39,879. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
ZIP code 02124 is located in Massachusetts.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 02124 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 02124 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 18,833 people per square mile. ZIP 02124 is a ZIP code in Massachusetts with a population of 55,897.
The typical household here earns about $79,168, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.2%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $607,200, with typical rent around $1,783.
31.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 02124: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.