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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02124

Suffolk County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$695,650[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+144.9%
vs metro
-4.2%
vs state
+13.7%
ZIP 02124 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02124 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02124 is worth $695,650 — 4.2% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,991 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,991[2]
Gross yield
5.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,295[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Suffolk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
56,216[3]
Median household income
$81,923[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Suffolk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,023[5]
Moved in
36,567
Moved out
40,590

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
2
  • TechBoston Academy

    High · Grades 6–12 · Boston

    870 students

  • Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

    Other · Grades 2–12 · Boston

    639 students

  • UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District)

    578 students

  • Lee K-8 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Boston

    527 students

  • Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Boston

    486 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$35,893

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,518
Loan principal$556,520
Down payment$139,130
Total interest paid$709,811

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.49
Monthly cost to own$4,457
Monthly rent$2,991

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
80th percentile[2]
Property tax
6th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02124?
The typical home in 02124 is worth $695,650, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02124?
Home values in 02124 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02124?
A typical home in 02124 rents for about $2,991 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 02124?
The effective property tax rate in 02124 is 0.6% — roughly $4,295 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02124?
ZIP code 02124 has a population of 56,216 and a median household income of $81,923.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Kingston CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $694,852
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Durham CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $694,229
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $693,586
    Gross yield
  • Saugus CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $692,333
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Peabody, MA

    Typical home
    $699,421
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $691,383
    Gross yield

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