01778 ZIP Code
Wayland, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01778 |
| City/Town: | Wayland |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,070 |
| Median Household Income: | $207,721 |
| Per Capita Income: | $99,653 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,202 |
| Median Home Value: | $865,600 |
| Land Area: | 15.0 sq miles
38.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3563, -71.3619 |
Population Information (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,070 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,937 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,133 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 851 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 870 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,029 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,052 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 612 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,052 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,803 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,768 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,341 | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,044 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,395 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 910 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 343 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $865,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,469 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,202 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,021 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 181 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,601 | 91.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 420 | 8.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,656 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 100 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 85 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 532 | 5.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,036 | 10.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 339 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,314 | 34.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,250 | 44.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 78.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01778 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $207,721 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $265,654 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $245,833 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $99,653 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,276 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,057 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 219 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,791 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,712 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 622 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 682 | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,305 | 80.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 120 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,799 | 12.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 169 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 659 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 441 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 717 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 240 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 175 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 279 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01778 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 76 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 72 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 153 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 42 | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 175 | 3.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 345 | 6.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 285 | 5.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 675 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 637 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,561 | 51.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01778 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,446 | 63.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 345 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 132 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,979 | 28.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01778 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 212 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 694 | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 223 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 480 | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 38 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 206 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 643 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,027 | 28.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,662 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 463 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 223 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 180 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,889 | 98.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,523 | 89.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,312 | 23.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 149 | 1.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01778 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,183 | 83.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,476 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,169 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 130 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 133 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 97 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01778 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,211 | 80.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 438 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 206 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 119 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 48 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 43 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 130 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01778 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 463 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 397 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 428 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 373 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 340 | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 711 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,302 | 25.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 332 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 856 | 16.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01778 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 286 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 955 | 18.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,615 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,758 | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 553 | 10.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01778 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,241 | 64.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 112 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 429 | 8.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,219 | 24.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01778 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 166 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 983 | 19.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,542 | 50.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,330 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01778 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 27 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 18 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 26 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 38 | 0.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 194 | 4.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,751 | 59.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,538 | 33.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01778 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,469 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,021 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,609 | 71.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,800 | 35.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 303 | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 936 | 18.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,078 | 41.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,699 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01778 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,585 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,368 | 24.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,853 | 69.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 72 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 273 | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,251 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01778 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,733 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 386 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 171 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,534 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,072 | 28.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 570 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,545 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 337 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,038 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,118 | 8.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 103 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 320 | 28.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 695 | 62.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01778 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,689 | 90.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,269 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 708 | 55.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 472 | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 298 | 23.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 89 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01778 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,778 | 83.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 66 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,292 | 3472.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,292 | 3472.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,292 | 3472.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 549 | 831.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 76 | 115.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 65 | 98.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 453 | 686.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 54 | 81.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01778 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,219 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,769 | 81.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,450 | 18.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 337 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 814 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,124 | 8.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 175 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01778 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,021 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,913 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Wayland, MA01778