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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02125

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

Typical home value

$660,738[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.6%
5-year / yr
+1.6%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+132.6%
vs metro
-9.0%
vs state
+8.0%
ZIP 02125 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02125 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02125 is worth $660,738 — 9.0% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,394 a month — a 6.2% 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
$3,394[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,716[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
33,662[3]
Median household income
$82,953[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
7
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
1
  • Boston Collegiate Charter School

    High · Grades 5–12 · Boston Collegiate Charter (District)

    688 students

  • Conservatory Lab Charter School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Conservatory Lab Charter (District)

    444 students

  • Dever Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Boston

    406 students

  • Russell Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Boston

    346 students

  • Everett Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Boston

    278 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 yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$40,732

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$3,341
Loan principal$528,590
Down payment$132,148
Total interest paid$674,187

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 ratio1.24
Monthly cost to own$4,200
Monthly rent$3,394

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
97th percentile[2]
Property tax
4th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02125?
The typical home in 02125 is worth $660,738, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02125?
Home values in 02125 are down 1.6% over the past year, and up 1.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02125?
A typical home in 02125 rents for about $3,394 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 02125?
The effective property tax rate in 02125 is 0.6% — roughly $3,716 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02125?
ZIP code 02125 has a population of 33,662 and a median household income of $82,953.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Seabrook Beach CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $661,350
    Gross yield
  • MA

    Typical home
    $662,818
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $657,044
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $656,907
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $656,147
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Exeter CDP, NH

    Typical home
    $655,708
    Gross yield
    4.3%

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