ZIP Code 02126
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 25,313
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 — 02126
- What is the median household income in 02126?
- The median household income in 02126 is $67,206 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 02126?
- The poverty rate in 02126 is 14.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 02126?
- $515,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 02126?
- The median gross rent in 02126 is $1,659 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 02126 residents have a college degree?
- 24.3% of adults in 02126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,313
Median Income
$67,206
Median Home Value
$515,000
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.5%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,182 (+22.1%)
Home Value:
+$137,300 (+36.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.3 pp (-19.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.6 pp (+29.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.1 pp (-0.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
25,313
Median Age
38.0
Female
53.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 3.6%
Black 74.2%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 16.0%
Other 2.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.1%
Cuban
0.4%
Mexican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$67,206
±$8,747
Per Capita Income
$95,108
Median Family Income
$75,231
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Child Poverty Rate
24.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
31.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.5%
$10–15k
4.1%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
13.7%
$50–75k
14.0%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
15.0%
$150–200k
8.8%
$200k+
12.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
9,617
Owner-Occupied
41.8%
Renter-Occupied
58.2%
Vacancy Rate
7.9%
Median Home Value
$515,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,659
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
56.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.4%
$50–100k
2.3%
$200–300k
13.6%
$300–500k
28.4%
$500k–$1M
49.6%
$1M+
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.6%
$500–1k
8.2%
$1–1.5k
22.1%
$1.5–2k
28.4%
$2–2.5k
17.5%
$2.5–3.5k
11.1%
$3.5k+
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
25.6%
1 vehicle
40.8%
2 vehicles
18.4%
3+
15.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
22.0%
Single-fam. att.
7.7%
2–4 units
26.1%
5–19 units
4.8%
20+ units
16.1%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
41.0%
1940–1969
5.9%
1970–1999
6.2%
2000–2009
7.7%
2010+
6.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.3%
Graduate Degree
9.3%
Some College / Associate
23.9%
Less Than High School
5.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
72.2%
Unemployment Rate
10.5%
Work from Home
14.4%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
19.2%
Private For-Profit
75.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.5%
Prof. Services
10.6%
Transportation
9.3%
Retail
8.2%
Finance
7.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.3%
Public Admin
7.1%
Construction
3.7%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Wholesale
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
30.6%
Management
30.5%
Sales
17.8%
Production
13.4%
Construction
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
37.7 min
Drove Alone
51.2%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
22.2%
Work from Home
14.4%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
8,862
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
28.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.1%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
17.5%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
8.9%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 22.5%
Working age (18–64): 77.5%
65 and over: 15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
38.8%
Naturalized Citizen
61.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
17.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
86.5%
Africa
9.6%
Europe
1.5%
Asia
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.8%
With a Disability
18.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.1%
Uninsured
2.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.5%
Has a Computer
92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023