02420 ZIP Code
Lexington, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02420 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,356 |
| Median Household Income: | $221,458 |
| Per Capita Income: | $113,417 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,767 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,083,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4591, -71.2177 |
Population Information (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,356 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,868 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,488 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 736 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,077 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,617 | 9.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,444 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 568 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 665 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,951 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,951 | 18.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,271 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 913 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,922 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 767 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 474 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,083,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,520 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,767 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,589 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 178 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,912 | 87.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 677 | 12.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,914 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 78 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 124 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 484 | 4.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 686 | 6.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 327 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,769 | 25.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,446 | 59.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 84.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02420 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $221,458 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $304,158 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $113,417 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,349 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,008 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 341 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,124 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,814 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 560 | 7.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 627 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,796 | 59.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 354 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,816 | 29.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 326 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,064 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 940 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 639 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 122 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 194 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 314 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02420 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 83 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 42 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 136 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 81 | 1.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 244 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 278 | 5.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 252 | 4.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 710 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 782 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,981 | 53.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02420 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,615 | 57.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 404 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 425 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 155 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 169 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,121 | 26.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02420 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 99 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 111 | 1.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 926 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 374 | 4.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 190 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 224 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 716 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,098 | 26.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,419 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 352 | 4.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 215 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 204 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.0% | 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 (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,054 | 98.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,712 | 89.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,622 | 22.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 144 | 0.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02420 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,763 | 85.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,434 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,031 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 81 | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 102 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02420 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,517 | 78.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 582 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 150 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 149 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 85 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 95 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 189 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02420 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 208 | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 446 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 440 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 323 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 229 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 397 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,039 | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,097 | 19.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 340 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,248 | 21.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02420 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 141 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 928 | 16.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,676 | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,956 | 33.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,041 | 18.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02420 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,445 | 43.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 287 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 609 | 10.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,134 | 38.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 74 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02420 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 96 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,477 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,958 | 52.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,058 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02420 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 46 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 15 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 21 | 0.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 117 | 2.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,811 | 36.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,888 | 58.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02420 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: | $2,520 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,589 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,138 | 74.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,206 | 39.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 538 | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 729 | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,568 | 45.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,027 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.89 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02420 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,336 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,405 | 22.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,459 | 70.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 155 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 280 | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,619 | 25.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02420 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,785 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 245 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 149 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,326 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,402 | 29.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 663 | 13.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,961 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 525 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,198 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,056 | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 164 | 15.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 422 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 470 | 44.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02420 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,087 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,172 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 973 | 44.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 968 | 44.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 370 | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 231 | 10.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02420 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,323 | 69.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 339 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,033 | 1484.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,033 | 1484.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,033 | 1484.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 683 | 201.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 150 | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 62 | 18.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 297 | 87.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 180 | 53.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02420 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,620 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,649 | 61.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,971 | 38.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 415 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,274 | 14.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,894 | 18.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 388 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02420 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,589 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,454 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Lexington, MA02420