ZIP Code 02121
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 28,298
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 02121
- What is the median household income in 02121?
- The median household income in 02121 is $38,565 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 02121?
- The poverty rate in 02121 is 23.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 02121?
- $548,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 02121?
- The median gross rent in 02121 is $1,316 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 02121 residents have a college degree?
- 20.5% of adults in 02121 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,298
Median Income
$38,565
Median Home Value
$548,100
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.6%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,065 (+18.7%)
Home Value:
+$48,000 (+9.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.4 pp (-21.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.7 pp (+22%)
Unemployment:
-1.3 pp (-11.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
28,298
Median Age
34.0
Female
54.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 7.1%
Black 48.0%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 21.8%
Other 18.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
6.7%
Mexican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,565
±$7,837
Per Capita Income
$88,669
Median Family Income
$51,272
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Child Poverty Rate
31.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
47.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
11.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.9%
$10–15k
10.5%
$15–25k
9.8%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
11.6%
$50–75k
9.9%
$75–100k
7.9%
$100–150k
10.7%
$150–200k
6.1%
$200k+
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
11,384
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
Renter-Occupied
76.9%
Vacancy Rate
9.0%
Median Home Value
$548,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,316
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.2%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
8.8%
$300–500k
24.7%
$500k–$1M
47.7%
$1M+
6.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.9%
$500–1k
21.7%
$1–1.5k
16.9%
$1.5–2k
17.4%
$2–2.5k
11.8%
$2.5–3.5k
9.9%
$3.5k+
2.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
38.5%
1 vehicle
41.6%
2 vehicles
14.3%
3+
5.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
7.9%
Single-fam. att.
6.1%
2–4 units
14.0%
5–19 units
16.0%
20+ units
6.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
43.6%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
3.9%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
75.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.5%
Graduate Degree
7.2%
Some College / Associate
18.6%
Less Than High School
14.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
Work from Home
5.8%
Self-Employed
3.5%
Government Workers
15.0%
Private For-Profit
81.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.0%
Retail
13.2%
Prof. Services
12.2%
Arts/Entmt.
11.3%
Transportation
7.2%
Construction
5.5%
Public Admin
4.0%
Information
2.6%
Finance
2.5%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Wholesale
1.8%
Occupation
Food Prep
34.3%
Management
24.6%
Sales
22.7%
Production
11.8%
Construction
6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
34.5 min
Drove Alone
39.9%
Carpool
11.0%
Public Transit
34.6%
Work from Home
5.8%
Walked
3.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,363
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
24.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
8.1%
20–24
8.0%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
8.4%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 27.1%
Working age (18–64): 72.9%
65 and over: 12.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
37.9%
Naturalized Citizen
51.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
24.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
75.2%
Africa
18.7%
Asia
2.8%
Europe
2.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.4%
With a Disability
18.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.4%
Uninsured
3.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.1%
Has a Computer
89.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023