02124 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 02124 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02124 is African American. The current unemployment level in 02124 is 4.6%.
| Population | 55,336 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 15,725 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,275 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,683 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $372,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 53.22% |
02124 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,212 | 21.46% |
| Black | 29,937 | 52.6% |
| Hispanic | 10,357 | 18.2% |
| Asian | 4,340 | 7.62% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
02124 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 253 | 5.54% |
| Black | 2,510 | 55.01% |
| Hispanic | 1,600 | 35.06% |
| Asian | 175 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.18% |
02124 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,186 | 4.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,209 | 16.36% |
| High School Diploma | 8,405 | 32.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 997 | 3.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,217 | 4.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,890 | 19.01% |
| Associates Degree | 2,357 | 9.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1,737 | 6.75% |
| Professional Degree | 402 | 1.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 321 | 1.25% |
