DORCHESTER, MA  02122

Total Population: 23,471

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Median Home Value

$656,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$82,945

Across all households

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

37.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)34.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)25.7%
Hispanic or Latino13.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)13.7%
Two or More Races10.0%
Other Race1.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

18.8%

65 Years and Over

13.5%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

88.2%

No Health Insurance

3.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

37.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$82,945

Mean Household Income

$115,274

Per Capita Income

$45,583

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$656,400

Median Rent

$2,052/mo

Total Housing Units

10,039

Owner-Occupied

43.7%

Renter-Occupied

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Married Couple Households

30.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.4%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

89.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 02122.