02148 ZIP Code
Malden, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02148 |
| City/Town: | Malden |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 65,463 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,295 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,723 |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,708 |
| Median Home Value: | $570,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
13.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4294, -71.0587 |
Population Information (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 65,463 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 33,848 | 51.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,615 | 48.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,111 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,941 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,176 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,950 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,118 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 13,903 | 21.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,334 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,010 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,193 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,323 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,650 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,525 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,229 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $570,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,962 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 27,708 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 25,809 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,899 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,002 | 42.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 14,807 | 57.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 47,167 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,335 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,636 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,445 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,979 | 12.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,217 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,916 | 25.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,639 | 18.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02148 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,295 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,391 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,510 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,723 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 38,443 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 35,839 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,547 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,154 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 30,500 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,655 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,676 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,501 | 48.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,686 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 118 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 17,983 | 27.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,486 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,689 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,617 | 8.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,928 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 498 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 901 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,481 | 6.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02148 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,278 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 827 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,939 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,618 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,907 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,490 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,140 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,948 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,245 | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,417 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02148 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,634 | 46.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,980 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7,468 | 20.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 941 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 638 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,284 | 14.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02148 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,067 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,059 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 445 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,136 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,506 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 753 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,396 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,500 | 18.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,201 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,974 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,544 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,229 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 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 (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 61,448 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 43,306 | 66.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 24,764 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,825 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02148 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 21,426 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,525 | 21.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,464 | 13.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,774 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,111 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,848 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02148 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,822 | 24.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,869 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 6,060 | 21.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,297 | 11.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 981 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,287 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 7,207 | 26.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 59 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 126 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02148 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,064 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,625 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,429 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,044 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,198 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,959 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,445 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,228 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 13,645 | 49.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02148 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,394 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 6,755 | 24.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,277 | 29.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,064 | 25.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,791 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,427 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02148 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 16,038 | 62.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 898 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,062 | 19.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,279 | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 135 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 153 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 203 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02148 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,540 | 17.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 11,092 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,794 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,383 | 9.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02148 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 211 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 119 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 59 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 44 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 468 | 4.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,278 | 29.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,377 | 58.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 446 | 4.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02148 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,618 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $959 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,962 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 25,809 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,605 | 45.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,019 | 19.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,517 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,546 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,646 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,687 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02148 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,271 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 13,091 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,443 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 194 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,198 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,331 | 33.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02148 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,653 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 826 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 518 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,779 | 32.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,456 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,074 | 41.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 53,361 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,435 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 65,273 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,737 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 286 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,554 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,897 | 43.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02148 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 54,623 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,957 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,139 | 51.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,882 | 39.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,291 | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 936 | 9.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02148 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,505 | 58.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,199 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 26,958 | 2248.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 26,958 | 2248.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 26,958 | 2248.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,136 | 178.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,892 | 157.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,265 | 772.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02148 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 61,352 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,704 | 50.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 30,648 | 50.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,417 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 12,201 | 19.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 12,054 | 19.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,976 | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02148 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 25,809 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 24,692 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Malden, MA02148