ZIP Code 02122 - Dorchester Massachusetts

02122 Overview

ZIP Code 02122 is located in Dorchester Massachusetts. Portions of 02122 are also in Boston. 02122 is entirely within Suffolk County. Regionally, 02122 is located in Metro Boston.

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ZIP Code 02122 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameDorchester
Primary CountySuffolk County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)24,705
Area Code(s)617 / 857
Current Time
EST

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02122 Demographics

02122 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 02122 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02122 is African American. The current unemployment level in 02122 is 4.5%.

Population24,705
Population Growth Rate-3.64%
Population Density15,878 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,216
Percentage High Income Households2.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$77,081
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$354,430
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)4.5%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 39.25%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 40.43%

02122 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White8,84639.25%
Black6,80130.18%
Hispanic3,25814.46%
Asian3,60716%
Native American250.11%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

02122 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White42011.75%
Black1,51542.39%
Hispanic90425.29%
Asian71219.92%
Native American140.39%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander90.25%

02122 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7775.94%
Bachelor Degree2,53119.36%
High School Diploma4,21532.24%
No High School Diploma6164.71%
GED or Alternate6434.92%
1 or More Years of College2,49019.05%
Associates Degree8386.41%
Masters Degree7225.52%
Professional Degree1210.93%
Doctorate Degree1200.92%

02122 Geography

Coordinates42.29606247,-71.05374908
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Neighborhoods in 02122
RegionMetro Boston
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area2 Square Miles

02122 Schools

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02122 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion59d - Boston Basin

02122 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)19222938485763625443352541
Avg Max Temp (°F)36384657677782807262514159
Avg Precip (In.)4.413.734.394.013.573.453.393.823.814.134.434.247.34

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