ZIP Code 02125 - Dorchester Massachusetts

ZIP Code 02125 is located in Dorchester Massachusetts. Portions of 02125 are also in Boston. 02125 is entirely within Suffolk County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Boston.

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ZIP Code 02125 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameDorchester
Primary CountySuffolk County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)31,903
Area Code(s)617 / 857
Current Time
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02125 Demographics

02125 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 02125 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02125 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 02125 is 3.4%.

Population31,903
Population Growth Rate-7.49%
Population Density14,565 People per Square Mile
Total Households11,481
Percentage High Income Households2.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$60,612
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$58,300
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 35.44%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 40.07%

02125 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White11,67935.44%
Black10,65732.34%
Hispanic6,69220.31%
Asian3,72511.31%
Native American1970.6%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

02125 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White39417.38%
Black79435.02%
Hispanic93441.2%
Asian1305.73%
Native American80.35%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander70.31%

02125 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College7194.5%
Bachelor Degree3,61422.63%
High School Diploma4,44227.82%
No High School Diploma6394%
GED or Alternate6323.96%
1 or More Years of College2,85317.87%
Associates Degree1,0366.49%
Masters Degree1,5729.85%
Professional Degree2801.75%
Doctorate Degree1801.13%

02125 Geography

Coordinates42.31624222,-71.05696869
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Neighborhoods in 02125
RegionMetro Boston
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area2 Square Miles

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02125 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

02125 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)20223039495864635544362642
Avg Max Temp (°F)36384656677782807362514159
Avg Precip (In.)4.133.514.093.783.383.333.183.523.613.944.183.9344.57

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