| City: | Mattapan, Massachusetts |
| City Alias: | Boston |
| Names to Avoid: | Hyde Park |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:50:51 PM |
| Population: | 22,734 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 617 / 857 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 42.2758, -71.0907 |
| Land Area: | 1.828 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 02126 has 22,734 residents and 8,337 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 38.3 years, slightly younger than the state (39.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.4% male and 55.6% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (73.8%, much higher than the state average of 7.0% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7%, which is higher than the state average (12.6%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (7.0%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 22,734Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 26,583Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 23,349Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 12,436.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,709Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8,337Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $542,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 26,719 | 27,335 | 27,984 | 28,279 | 27,835 | 29,531 | 29,141 | 29,591 | 29,620 | 29,807 | 25,572 | 24,994 | 25,313 | 26,583 |
| Decennial Census | 25,562 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22,734 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.3
Male Median Age: 35.3
Female Median Age: 40.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 697 | 647 | 786 | 786 | 719 | 673 | 690 | 621 | 625 | 632 | 623 | 597 | 555 | 469 | 391 | 293 | 162 | 124 |
| Female | 610 | 738 | 794 | 764 | 767 | 864 | 881 | 813 | 803 | 806 | 872 | 905 | 779 | 690 | 567 | 433 | 298 | 260 |
| Total | 1,307 | 1,385 | 1,580 | 1,550 | 1,486 | 1,537 | 1,571 | 1,434 | 1,428 | 1,438 | 1,495 | 1,502 | 1,334 | 1,159 | 958 | 726 | 460 | 384 |
| White: | 1,246 | 5.11% |
| Black: | 16,774 | 68.80% |
| Hispanic:* | 4,035 | 16.55% |
| Asian: | 260 | 1.07% |
| American Indian: | 109 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian: | 12 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 1,944 | 7.97% |
| Total: | 24,380 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 10,090 | 44.38% | 35.3 years |
| Females: | 12,644 | 55.62% | 40.6 years |
| Total: | 22,734 | 100% | 38.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 15,185 | 57.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 394 | 1.48% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6,198 | 23.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4,806 | 41.39% |
| Total Population: | 26,583 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 15,579 | 58.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11,004 | 41.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $65,709, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,104 (44.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,685. Family households earn a median of $79,091 versus $39,224 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,867). By gender, male median income is $51,355 and female is $54,877, which is modestly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,522 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.2%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.6%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,605 | $43,532 | $45,238 | $44,792 | $45,958 | $47,902 | $50,039 | $52,474 | $55,024 | $55,126 | $61,180 | $66,689 | $67,206 | $65,709 |
| Median Family Income | $54,538 | $52,774 | $51,458 | $50,665 | $51,641 | $53,726 | $54,837 | $60,468 | $64,025 | $62,200 | $76,010 | $83,260 | $75,231 | $79,091 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,557 | $18,597 | $25,097 | $20,852 | $29,049 | $35,725 | $38,970 | $31,436 | $37,971 | $35,599 | $37,232 | $36,796 | $46,123 | $39,224 |
| Median Male Income | $41,035 | $40,352 | $40,265 | $40,923 | $41,668 | $41,188 | $43,237 | $46,063 | $46,909 | $48,894 | $51,648 | $56,193 | $58,712 | $51,355 |
| Median Female Income | $40,665 | $40,310 | $39,915 | $39,988 | $40,485 | $40,467 | $42,372 | $42,328 | $46,101 | $44,662 | $48,379 | $53,559 | $55,101 | $54,877 |
| Employed: | 13,430 | 62.70% |
| Unemployed: | 1,595 | 7.45% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6,393 | 29.85% |
| Total: | 21,418 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,088 | 30.44% |
| Service: | 3,879 | 28.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,216 | 16.50% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,142 | 8.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,105 | 15.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13,430 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $542,700, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $234,600 (76.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $165,000. The median gross rent is $1,637, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $421 (34.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $94. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.45% (77.91% with a mortgage, 22.09% free-and-clear) and renters 56.55% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.99%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $308,100 | $296,300 | $282,700 | $281,100 | $291,600 | $306,200 | $316,300 | $349,700 | $377,700 | $405,600 | $440,800 | $475,200 | $515,000 | $542,700 |
| Less than $500: | 786 | 14.97% |
| $500 to $999: | 458 | 8.72% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 988 | 18.82% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 958 | 18.25% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 980 | 18.67% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 525 | 10.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 295 | 5.62% |
| No Rent: | 260 | 4.95% |
| Total: | 5,250 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,216 | $1,196 | $1,167 | $1,186 | $1,210 | $1,236 | $1,354 | $1,479 | $1,543 | $1,540 | $1,553 | $1,566 | $1,659 | $1,637 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,143 | 33.85% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 891 | 9.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5,250 | 56.55% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 9,284 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 9,284 | 94.01% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 592 | 5.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,876 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3,163 | 32.03% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6,706 | 67.90% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 0.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,876 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 54.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.36%). College enrollment is 26.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,233 | 6.51% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,053 | 5.56% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6,200 | 32.73% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,224 | 22.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,721 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,903 | 15.33% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,608 | 8.49% |
| Total: | 18,942 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16,656 | 87.93% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4,511 | 23.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 14,135 | 48.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 14,453 | 49.08% |
| No Insurance: | 857 | 2.91% |
| Total: | 29,445 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 28,588 | 97.09% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.8% | 15.6% | 15.8% | 17.3% | 17.7% | 18.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% | 17.3% | 15.0% | 12.5% | 14.5% | 14.0% | 12.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 568 | 8.58% |
| Kindergarten: | 276 | 4.17% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,473 | 37.36% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,535 | 23.19% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,767 | 26.70% |
| Total: | 6,619 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 844 | 12.75% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,284 | 64.72% |
ZIP Code 02126 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 262 business establishments, employing about 2,125 people with an annual payroll of $100,773,000. USPS data shows 8,648 residential mailboxes and 360 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 8,648Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 360Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 9,943Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 4,465Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,827Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 262Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $23,089,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $100,773,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,125Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02126 is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, within the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14460) and Massachusetts's 7th and 8th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 4,552,402 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 02126, and is subdivided into the Boston, MA division. It covers 1.828 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.017 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Boston, MA (CBSA Div 14454)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,552,402Source: Census |
| MSA: | Boston-Worcester-Lawrence, MA-NH-ME-CT CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.828 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.017 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07,08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 62.67, 326.37 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Boston, MA-NH PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 02126 is in the Boston School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.