02126 — Boston, MA Home Values
Typical home value $608,161 as of July 2026 · 208th of 272 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 02126, July 2021 to July 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 02126 compares in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
ZIP code 02126 (Boston, MA) has a typical home value of $608,161 as of July 2026, ranking 208th of 272 ZIP codes tracked in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area, more expensive than about 24% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -0.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +12.9%, from $538,527 in July 2021 to $608,161 in July 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16.4× the annual rent ($3,092/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Boston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 02126 has a population of 25,313, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 71.4% Black or African American, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% two or more races, 3.6% White, 0.9% another race, and 0.6% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mildred Avenue K-8 School | 5 Mildred Avenue, Mattapan, MA | 0.1 mi |
| KIPP Academy Boston Charter School | 37 Babson Street, Mattapan, MA | 0.2 mi |
| Shaw Elementary School | 429 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA | 0.4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02126?
$608,161 as of July 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 02126 an expensive ZIP code in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area?
02126 ranks 208th of 272 ZIP codes in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area by typical home value, more expensive than about 24% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 02126 changed over the past year?
-0.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 02126?
The typical home price is 16.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($3,092/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 02126?
25,313, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 02126?
Mildred Avenue K-8 School (0.1 mi), KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (0.2 mi), Shaw Elementary School (0.4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 02126?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of July 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.