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ZIP Code 02120

Suffolk, Massachusetts

ZCTA 02120

Juniper

ZIP Code 02120 is in the lowest 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 18% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$64,289

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

13.78×

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

11.7

Lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 02120, in Suffolk, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

15,283

Median Age

23.6

Population Density

24,689.09

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,595

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.63%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,649

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

13%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

120.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02120: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02120?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02120 is $5,595, an effective rate of 0.63% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02120 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02120 cost about 13.78× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02120?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02120 is $1,649 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 02120?
ZIP Code 02120 has a population of 15,283, about 24,689.09 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 23.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02120?
ZIP Code 02120 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02120 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02120's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.7 (lower than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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