02421 ZIP Code
Lexington, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02421 |
| City/Town: | Lexington |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,865 |
| Median Household Income: | $200,294 |
| Per Capita Income: | $117,429 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,960 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,086,500 |
| Land Area: | 9.6 sq miles
24.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4385, -71.2396 |
Population Information (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,865 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,631 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,234 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 476 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,074 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,759 | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,469 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 370 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 638 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,903 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,753 | 21.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,446 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 967 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,030 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,331 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 649 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,086,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,968 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,960 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,796 | 97.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 164 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,327 | 78.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,469 | 21.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,717 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 109 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 197 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 827 | 6.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 529 | 4.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 498 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,225 | 25.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,332 | 57.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 83.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02421 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $200,294 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $262,295 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $237,219 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $117,429 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,632 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,342 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 290 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,644 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,092 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 625 | 7.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 610 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,289 | 57.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 242 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,006 | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 281 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,047 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 519 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 452 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 93 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 83 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 222 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02421 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 313 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 96 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 223 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 114 | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 143 | 2.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 367 | 5.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 469 | 6.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 807 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 864 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,400 | 50.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02421 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,727 | 56.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 376 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 449 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 151 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 167 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,429 | 29.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02421 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 57 | 0.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,503 | 18.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 140 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 439 | 5.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 56 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 275 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 785 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,279 | 27.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,969 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 495 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 177 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 155 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.2% | 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 (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,625 | 98.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,949 | 89.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,228 | 23.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 135 | 0.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02421 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,053 | 74.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,189 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,563 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 112 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 162 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 266 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02421 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,827 | 69.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 505 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 95 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 230 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 208 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 385 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 710 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02421 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 471 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 736 | 10.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 432 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 745 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 600 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 845 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,198 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 386 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,505 | 21.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02421 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 667 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,079 | 15.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,961 | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,957 | 28.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,224 | 17.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02421 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,554 | 52.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 233 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 736 | 10.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,237 | 32.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02421 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 437 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,841 | 27.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,558 | 52.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 960 | 14.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02421 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 26 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 33 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 55 | 1.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 278 | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,773 | 33.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,137 | 58.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02421 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: | $2,968 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,796 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,628 | 68.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,322 | 34.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 658 | 9.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,352 | 19.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,778 | 40.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,674 | 39.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.60 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02421 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,809 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,267 | 18.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,999 | 73.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 182 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 294 | 4.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,636 | 24.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02421 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,879 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 270 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 145 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,338 | 47.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,515 | 31.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 611 | 12.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,371 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 424 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,760 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,546 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 170 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 370 | 23.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,006 | 65.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02421 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,374 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,401 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,100 | 45.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 671 | 27.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 447 | 18.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 630 | 26.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02421 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,641 | 65.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 349 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,224 | 1783.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,224 | 1783.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,224 | 1783.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,055 | 302.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 109 | 31.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 300 | 86.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 140 | 40.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02421 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,389 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,566 | 60.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,823 | 39.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 324 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,123 | 12.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,910 | 22.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 466 | 2.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02421 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,796 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,605 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Lexington, MA02421