ZIP Code 02121, Massachusetts
ZIP Code 02121 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 02121 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 29,040. The land area covers 1.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,040 | ±2,291 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,760 | ±731 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,429 | ±736 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,760 | ±731 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 669 | ±221 |
| Median Home Value | $590,200 | ±$101,924 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,325 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,136 | ±$9,773 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,051 | ±$3,328 |
| Poverty Rate | 25% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,204 | ±1,259 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,709 | ±1,246 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.3% | ±8.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waban, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Revere, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Abington, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynn, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Revere, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Weymouth, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Hyde Park, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jupiter Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 1.5 mi away | 95 Freeport Street, Boston, MA, 02122-2834 |
6172881811
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GROVE HALL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 41 GENEVA AVE., DORCHESTER, MA, 02121 |
(617) 427-3337
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Roxbury Community College
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College | 1.7 mi away | 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury Crossing, MA, 02120-3400 |
8577011200
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EGLESTON SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 2044 COLUMBUS AVENUE, ROXBURY, MA, 02119 |
(617) 445-4340
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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College | 2.2 mi away | 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115 |
6179894590
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UPHAMS CORNER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 500 COLUMBIA ROAD, DORCHESTER, MA, 02125 |
(617) 265-0139
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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College | 2.3 mi away | 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115-5882 |
6178797000
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FIELDS CORNER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 1520 DORCHESTER AVENUE, DORCHESTER, MA, 02122 |
(617) 436-2155
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MCPHS University
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College | 2.3 mi away | 179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115-5896 |
6177322800
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CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 690 WASHINGTON STREET, DORCHESTER, MA, 02124 |
(617) 436-3598
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JAMAICA PLAIN, MA US, located 1.9 miles from ZCTA5 02121. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 19.4° | 28.2° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 39.6° | 21.0° | 30.3° | 3.59" | — |
| March | 46.6° | 28.4° | 37.5° | 4.49" | — |
| April | 58.8° | 38.1° | 48.5° | 4.32" | — |
| May | 69.4° | 48.2° | 58.8° | 3.64" | — |
| June | 78.8° | 57.9° | 68.4° | 4.18" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 64.0° | 74.4° | 3.49" | — |
| August | 83.1° | 62.5° | 72.8° | 3.72" | — |
| September | 75.5° | 54.9° | 65.2° | 3.96" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 43.0° | 53.3° | 5.03" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 34.2° | 43.4° | 3.99" | — |
| December | 42.4° | 25.7° | 34.0° | 5.08" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Boston city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Milton CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Quincy city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Cambridge city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Somerville city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 02121. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.