02121 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02121 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02121 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 02121 is 4.6%.
| Population | 29,820 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.95% |
| Population Density | 17,483 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,739 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,732 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $288,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 55.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 38.05% |
02121 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,605 | 11.65% |
| Black | 17,298 | 55.91% |
| Hispanic | 9,969 | 32.22% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02121 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 580 | 13.12% |
| Black | 1,665 | 37.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,733 | 39.21% |
| Asian | 416 | 9.41% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.29% |
02121 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 746 | 5.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,600 | 12.5% |
| High School Diploma | 4,717 | 36.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 682 | 5.33% |
| GED or Alternate | 743 | 5.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,636 | 20.6% |
| Associates Degree | 885 | 6.92% |
| Masters Degree | 734 | 5.74% |
| Professional Degree | 40 | 0.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.09% |
