02125 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 02125, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

02125 is a zip code in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, which covers Boston, with a total population of 32,614 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 02125 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 02125.

The estimated population of people living in 02125 is 32,614, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 02125 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,614
 -6.08% -7.49%
2020
34,725
 -0.35% -
2019
34,847
+1.42%
-
2018
34,358
 -2.54% -
2017
35,254
 - -

Population of 02125 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 02125 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
30.5%
29.5%
 +3.39%
Black/African American
30.2%
30.4%
 -0.66%
Native
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hispanic
20.5%
19.7%
 +4.06%
Asian
11.3%
11.6%
 -2.59%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
4%
 +25.00%
Other
2.1%
4.6%
 -54.35%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 02125 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 02125 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 02125 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 02125 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 +2.74% 33.1 +3.44% 34.5 +2.68%
2020 32.9 +1.54% 32 +3.56% 33.6 +0.6%
2019 32.4 +0.31% 30.9 +1.98% 33.4 -1.47%
2018 32.3 -0.31% 30.3 -1.94% 33.9 +1.19%
2017 32.4 - 30.9 - 33.5 -

The median age of the 02125 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 02125 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,826 +2.84% 1,780 -30.21% 1,875 1,292
10 to 19 2,271 -17.93% 2,200 +7.51% 1,857 2,338
20 to 29 4,554 -34.28% 3,150 +8% 3,128 3,390
30 to 39 3,212 -19.56% 3,343 -6.64% 2,619 3,108
40 to 49 2,228 -27.84% 2,006 +9.39% 1,633 2,118
50 to 59 1,846 -5.59% 2,096 +7.78% 1,732 2,226
60 to 69 1,301 +11.79% 1,427 +8.64% 1,447 1,541
70+ 736 +28.21% 1,278 +6.89% 943 1,367

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 02125 zip code is $60,612.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 02125.

  • Under 25
    $27,781.00
  • 25 to 44
    $88,974.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,825.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,394.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 02125 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 02125, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 02125 is currently $90,420.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.40% of households in 02125 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 02125 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 02125 is $37,401.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 02125 by the total population of 02125.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 02125 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 02125 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 02125 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 02125 zip over the age of 16 is 27,087.

Of those people, a total of 68.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 02125 is 63.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 02125 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,835 39.40% 18.10%
20 to 24 years 2,697 69.40% 12.80%
25 to 29 years 3,821 83.90% 4.60%
30 to 34 years 3,120 88.80% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 4,643 87.60% 9.10%
45 to 54 years 3,569 76.90% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 2,104 79.50% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 1,552 51.20% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 2,551 19.50% 3.80%
75 years and over 1,195 5.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 02125. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,496 71.90% 4.20%
Black or African American 8,422 61.30% 11.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 186 46.20% 30.20%
Asian 3,221 65.20% 2.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,800 69.50% 10.90%
Two or more races 1,962 80.10% 8.80%
Hispanic or Latino 5,021 68.90% 10.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,230 73.10% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 02125 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 02125 is 17,087, with median earnings of $46,912.00.

Women in 02125 are earning approximately 78.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,087 $46,912.00
Male 8,177 $53,472.00
Female 8,910 $42,173.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 02125 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,695 $78,279.00
Business and Financial 1,297 $75,573.00
Computer and Mathematical 872 $93,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 262 $75,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 506 $86,071.00
Community and Social Service 493 $44,830.00
Legal 226 $77,105.00
Educational and Library 1,062 $46,705.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 396 $59,655.00
Healthcare Practitioners 807 $82,361.00
Healthcare Support 720 $21,613.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 414 $40,313.00
Law Enforcement 75 $41,012.00
Food Preparation and Serving 990 $20,486.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 692 $33,036.00
Personal Care and Service 495 $30,964.00
Sales 1,588 $32,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,019 $37,893.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 574 $53,404.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $40,268.00
Production 639 $39,050.00
Transportation and Material Moving 719 $41,808.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 02125 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 02125.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 758 $97,788.00 937 $76,250.00
Business and Financial 609 $83,015.00 688 $72,297.00
Computer and Mathematical 648 $96,618.00 224 $83,393.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $77,250.00 106 $59,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 253 $80,662.00 253 $97,747.00
Community and Social Service 51 $51,172.00 442 $43,750.00
Legal 52 $71,406.00 174 $83,333.00
Educational and Library 405 $51,250.00 657 $45,739.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 224 $64,545.00 172 $52,344.00
Healthcare Practitioners 183 $71,125.00 624 $87,059.00
Healthcare Support 62 $38,500.00 658 $19,876.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 307 $39,563.00 107 $41,406.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 63 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 668 $19,605.00 322 $21,724.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 298 $37,100.00 394 $20,491.00
Personal Care and Service 115 $4,485.00 380 $32,143.00
Sales 862 $55,085.00 726 $23,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 643 $42,981.00 1,376 $36,325.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 574 $53,404.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 144 $40,893.00 7 $0.00
Production 288 $56,103.00 351 $33,838.00
Transportation and Material Moving 562 $46,429.00 157 $7,181.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,986 households in 02125, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,785 families living in the 02125 zip code with an average family size of 3.24 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 02125:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,389 738 2,658 6,201
Average Household Size 3.46 3.04 3.26 1.51
Total Families 3,389 738 2,658 0
Average Household Size 3.42 2.74 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 6,785 families living in 02125, 19.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 02125:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,693 housing units in 02125.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,986 88.38%
Vacant 1,707 11.62%

55.88% of the total 14,693 housing units in 02125 are rental units. This is approximately 8,211 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,616 are occupied by the owner - or 31.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 02125 is $1,540.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 02125 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    159
  • Less than $500
    1,149
  • $500 to $999
    1,166
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,678
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,404
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,511
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    836
  • $3,000 or more
    467

Property Value

The median value of a property in 02125 is $578,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 02125 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    83
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    17
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    50
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    229
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,371
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,466
  • $1,000,000 or more
    400

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 02125. The chart below shows the number of properties in 02125 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    8,209
  • 1940 to 1949
    462
  • 1950 to 1959
    754
  • 1960 to 1969
    866
  • 1970 to 1979
    691
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,115
  • 1990 to 1999
    795
  • 2000 to 2009
    863
  • 2010 to 2013
    927
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 02125 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,087
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,570
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,636
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    693

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 02125 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 02125 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 02125.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    370
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    684
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,152
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,810
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,897
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    721
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,954
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    386
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    760
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,700
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,386
  • 90 or more minutes
    454

Summary

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