01880 ZIP Code
Wakefield, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 01880 |
| City/Town: | Wakefield |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,026 |
| Median Household Income: | $125,707 |
| Per Capita Income: | $74,901 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,321 |
| Median Home Value: | $646,400 |
| Land Area: | 7.4 sq miles
19.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5044, -71.0641 |
Population Information (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,026 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,495 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,531 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,753 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,466 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,283 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,372 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,213 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,263 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,812 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,494 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,999 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,241 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,794 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,620 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 716 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $646,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,742 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,321 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,874 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 447 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,774 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,100 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,939 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 339 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 522 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,986 | 20.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,216 | 11.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,521 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,322 | 31.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,033 | 25.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (01880 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $125,707 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $159,958 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $158,162 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $74,901 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,367 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,747 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 620 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,939 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,061 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,055 | 13.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 631 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,446 | 90.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 281 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,099 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 261 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 925 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 604 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 721 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 40 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 512 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (01880 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 483 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 88 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 327 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 543 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 515 | 4.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,160 | 10.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,019 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,143 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,802 | 16.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,794 | 25.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (01880 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,293 | 63.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 754 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,161 | 7.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 262 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 128 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,963 | 20.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (01880 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,178 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,160 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 382 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,308 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 571 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 365 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,375 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,810 | 19.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,909 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 683 | 4.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 545 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 461 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,105 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,640 | 83.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,466 | 27.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 580 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (01880 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,710 | 80.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,458 | 31.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,947 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 362 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 175 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 591 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (01880 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,244 | 55.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 665 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,608 | 14.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 855 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 370 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 243 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,336 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (01880 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 63 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 628 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 906 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 706 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 999 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 871 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 806 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,974 | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 928 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,440 | 30.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (01880 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 146 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,696 | 15.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,895 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,882 | 34.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,066 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 636 | 5.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (01880 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,186 | 47.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 243 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,485 | 13.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,853 | 35.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (01880 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 454 | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,025 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,522 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,873 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (01880 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 104 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 91 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 24 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 42 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 293 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,148 | 14.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,519 | 71.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 553 | 7.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (01880 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,044 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,118 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,742 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,874 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,718 | 52.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,487 | 22.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,722 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,696 | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,255 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,592 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (01880 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,047 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,443 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,235 | 56.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 453 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 821 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,887 | 26.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (01880 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,455 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 491 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 376 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,264 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,161 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,163 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,553 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,051 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,685 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,939 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 277 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,078 | 36.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,584 | 53.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (01880 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,428 | 90.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,363 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,494 | 63.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 771 | 32.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 222 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 98 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (01880 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,565 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 296 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,461 | 831.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,461 | 831.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,461 | 831.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 690 | 233.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 222 | 75.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 497 | 167.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 22.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (01880 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,273 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,344 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,929 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 569 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,486 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 543 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 331 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (01880 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,874 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,277 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
Wakefield, MA01880