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02126

Massachusetts · 26,583 residents · 1.828 sq mi
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ZIP 02126 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,709. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $542,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the Suffolk County median. Despite a median home value of $542,700, the poverty rate sits 31% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. Among the 32 ZIP codes in Suffolk County, 02126 ranks 28th by median household income.

$65,709
US average: $82,259
$542,700
US average: $376,019
23.8%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
16.0%
46.8%
53.2%
2.83 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(981)
Black69.2%(18,400)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(4,664)
Asian0.7%(183)
Other8.9%(2,355)
Diversity Score60.1%(15,978)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Suffolk County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST28TH OF 32HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
02108$212,928
02109$158,843
02110$138,438
02111$87,404
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 02126?

ZIP code 02126 has about 26,583 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02126?

The typical household in ZIP code 02126 earns about $65,709 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 02126 expensive?

In ZIP code 02126, the median home is worth about $542,700, and the typical rent is about $1,637 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 02126?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 02126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02126?

About 16.4% of people in ZIP code 02126 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024