DORCHESTER, MA 02121
Total Population: 28,298
Median Home Value
$548,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$38,565
Across all households
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
27.1%
65 Years and Over
12.4%
Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
80.6%
No Health Insurance
3.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$38,565
Mean Household Income
$75,796
Per Capita Income
$27,892
Unemployment Rate (16+)
9.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
75.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
47.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$548,100
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
Total Housing Units
11,384
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
Renter-Occupied
76.9%
Vacancy Rate
9.0%
Married Couple Households
24.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
51.5%
Average Household Size
2.71
Broadband Internet Access
82.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 02121.