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ZIP 02121 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02121

02121 has a population of 28,298 with a median age of 34.2 yrs (45.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
10.7%-83% vs US avg
x
Black
48.0%+287% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
38.0%+103% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.1%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
12.4%-24% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.6%+121% vs US avg
x
High school
30.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
51.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.7%+4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.0%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.5%+131% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.3%+219% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.1%+222% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.9%+692% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
HaitianAfricanJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 02121

Poverty Rate
26.5%+131% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.3%+219% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.1%+222% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.6%-55% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
47.4%+305% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.9%+692% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population28,298
Median age34.2
Poverty rate26.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White10.7%
Hispanic38.0%
Black48.0%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born44.3%