02126 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 02126 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02126 is African American. The current unemployment level in 02126 is 4.6%.
| Population | 24,994 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.25% |
| Population Density | 13,292 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,510 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,180 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $339,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 77.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.67% |
02126 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,757 | 6.81% |
| Black | 19,990 | 77.51% |
| Hispanic | 3,774 | 14.63% |
| Asian | 261 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02126 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 64 | 2.19% |
| Black | 1,847 | 63.15% |
| Hispanic | 972 | 33.23% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
02126 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 787 | 5.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,650 | 11.08% |
| High School Diploma | 5,735 | 38.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 798 | 5.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 909 | 6.1% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,050 | 20.48% |
| Associates Degree | 967 | 6.49% |
| Masters Degree | 704 | 4.73% |
| Professional Degree | 171 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 124 | 0.83% |