Housing Insights for ZIP Code 02126 (Mattapan, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 02126

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 02126 (Mattapan, MA) is $377,700. Approximately 41.2% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 2.6%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 02126 is 3.05 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.59 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 02126 ZIP Code, an estimated 58.8% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 5.0%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.82 occupants, while renters in this Suffolk County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 02126

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 02126.

ZIP 02126 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value $377,700 $656,427 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 41.2% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 2.6% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 3.05 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.59 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 58.8% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 5.0% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.82 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 02126 (Mattapan, MA)

The median home value in ZIP Code 02126 is $377,700. That median value is about 1% lower than the median home value of $381,600 in Massachusetts overall, and is 74% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. Approximately 53.5% of homes in ZIP Code 02126 are valued $300,000 to $499,999. That is 49% higher than in the state ofMassachusetts, where 35.9% of homes are valued at $300,000 to $499,999, and is about 177% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.3% of homes valued at $300,000 to $499,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 02126 homes fall into is $50,000 to $99,999 (0.0% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 02126

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 02126, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 02126 vs. home values in both the state of Massachusetts and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 02126

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 02126.

Home Value ZIP 02126 Massachusetts U.S.
Less than $50,000 2.5% 1.5% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 0.0% 1.4% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 0.2% 3.4% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 7.2% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 20.4% 19.5% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 53.5% 35.9% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 19.1% 25.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.8% 5.8% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 02126 (Mattapan, MA)

Approximately 40.3% of homes in this Mattapan, MA region were built in 1939 or earlier. This amount of homes built in 1939 or earlier in ZIP Code 02126 is about 24% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (32.5% of homes), and is 220% higher the percentage (12.6% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 20.6% of local homes were built in 1950 to 1959. On the other end of the scale, just 0.1% of homes in this Suffolk County ZIP Code were built in 2014 or later in ZIP Code 02126. In comparison, 1.6% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 2014 or later, while 2.5% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 02126

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 02126.

Year Built ZIP 02126 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.1% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 1.0% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 3.8% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 1.9% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 1.5% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 7.8% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 10.3% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 20.6% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 12.7% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 40.3% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 02126

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 02126, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 02126

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Mattapan, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 02126.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 02126?

The median home value in ZIP Code 02126 (Mattapan, MA) is $377,700.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 02126?

The median home value in 02126 ($377,700) is an estimated 1% lower than the aggregate median value of $381,600 in Massachusetts, and is 74% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
3

What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 02126?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 02126 is 2.6%. This rate is 160% higher than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 02126 vacancy rate is 63% higher than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
4

Does ZIP Code 02126 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 02126, about 40.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 20.6% of homes in the region were built in 1950 to 1959. In contrast, 0.1% of homes in 02126 were built in 2014 or later.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 02126? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more renter-occupied housing in 02126 than owner-occupied housing. Renter-occupied units make up 58.8% of housing, compared to 41.2% for owner-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 02126?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 02126 is 5.0%. This rate is 39% higher than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 02126 vacancy rate is 17% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.