02126

02126 is a United States ZIP code designation for a portion of Boston, Massachusetts. It is assigned by the United States Postal Service and lies within Suffolk County in the greater Boston metropolitan area.

Geography and land use: The ZIP code covers a section of Boston in the southeastern part of the city. It includes a mix of residential blocks, small businesses along main streets, and public amenities such as parks and community facilities. The boundaries used by the USPS for mail delivery may not correspond exactly to neighborhood lines.

History and usage: ZIP codes were introduced by the USPS in 1963 to improve mail sorting and delivery. 02126 was designated to serve a specific stretch of Boston for mail routing. Today the code is used for mail addresses, demographic analysis, marketing, and navigation purposes.

Demographics and community: Like many urban ZIP codes in Boston, 02126 is home to a diverse population and a mix of housing types, from multi-unit buildings to single-family homes. The area supports local commerce, places of worship, schools, and other public services that serve residents and businesses.

See also: List of ZIP codes in Massachusetts; Geography of Boston; Boston neighborhoods.