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Mattapan, MA

Total Population

24,994

Median Household Income

$66,689

Median Home Value

$475,200

Median Rent

$1,566

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$66,689

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$475,200

101.8% above state median

Rent

$1,566

100% above state median

Median Age

36.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mattapan, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 12.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 18.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$66,689

-11.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-28,897,840

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.89 people

Total Households

8,539

Family Households

30.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

53.7%

#2 Industry

Finance

15.4%

#3 Industry

Arts,

10.7%

Total Employed Residents:6,652

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.4%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

19.3%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.8%

281 workers

Public Transit

29.5%

2,972 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,059

Commute Insights

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Good public transit usage (29.5% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

88.0%

12,379 employed

Labor Force

14,074

1,695 unemployed

Median Age

36.9 years

Per Capita Income

$33,126

Poverty Rate

18.6%

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