02176 ZIP Code
Melrose, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02176 |
| City/Town: | Melrose |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,477 |
| Median Household Income: | $126,305 |
| Per Capita Income: | $77,493 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,372 |
| Median Home Value: | $732,300 |
| Land Area: | 4.7 sq miles
12.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4557, -71.0590 |
Population Information (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,477 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,355 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,122 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,523 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,936 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,349 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,670 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,180 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,416 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,572 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,480 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,013 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,664 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,598 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,253 | 7.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 823 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $732,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,837 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,372 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,037 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 335 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,924 | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,113 | 34.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,819 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 518 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 573 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,803 | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,132 | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,423 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,237 | 33.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,133 | 28.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02176 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $126,305 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $148,438 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $167,917 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $77,493 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,911 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,244 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 659 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,517 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,426 | 82.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,895 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 923 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,647 | 80.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 793 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,791 | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 415 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,817 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,510 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,505 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 209 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 233 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,043 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02176 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 575 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 205 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 526 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 620 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 625 | 5.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,358 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 958 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,148 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,631 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,391 | 28.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02176 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,530 | 52.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 820 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,919 | 18.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 214 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 271 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,302 | 20.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02176 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 59 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 603 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,059 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 214 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,509 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 429 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 611 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,928 | 11.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,136 | 19.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,196 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 933 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 840 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 727 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02176 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 (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,763 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,153 | 85.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,732 | 26.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 452 | 1.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02176 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,519 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,791 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,855 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 448 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 180 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 782 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02176 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,980 | 56.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 466 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,096 | 8.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 354 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 344 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 821 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,155 | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 141 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02176 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 452 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 541 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 223 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 524 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 950 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 957 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,693 | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 759 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,254 | 50.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02176 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 394 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,931 | 15.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,009 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,232 | 34.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,244 | 18.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 562 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02176 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,389 | 61.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 223 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,563 | 13.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,660 | 22.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 126 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02176 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,087 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,756 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,671 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,523 | 12.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02176 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 96 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 78 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 19 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 161 | 2.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,022 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,607 | 70.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 941 | 11.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02176 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,950 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,093 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,837 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.72 | 2.38 |
Households (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,037 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,561 | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,074 | 25.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,881 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,079 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,575 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,043 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02176 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,263 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,292 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,942 | 56.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 305 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 687 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,149 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02176 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,318 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 581 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 301 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,686 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,364 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,386 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,684 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 730 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,215 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,962 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 122 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,274 | 43.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,566 | 52.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02176 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,358 | 92.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,830 | 6.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 847 | 46.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 856 | 46.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 235 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 127 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02176 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,927 | 84.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 897 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,550 | 507.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,550 | 507.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,550 | 507.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 912 | 101.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 655 | 73.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 47 | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 991 | 110.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 92 | 10.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02176 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,954 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,349 | 79.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,605 | 20.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,248 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,825 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,723 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 809 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02176 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,037 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,440 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
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