02451 ZIP Code
Waltham, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02451 |
| City/Town: | Waltham |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,379 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,932 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,953 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,175 |
| Median Home Value: | $677,700 |
| Land Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4015, -71.2530 |
Population Information (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,379 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,467 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,912 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 745 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 709 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 701 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 563 | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,908 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,314 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,295 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,191 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,526 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,023 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,870 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,171 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 363 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $677,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,497 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,175 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,928 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 247 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,721 | 59.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,207 | 40.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,753 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 565 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 382 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,615 | 19.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,414 | 10.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,223 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,952 | 28.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,602 | 26.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,932 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $152,841 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $162,938 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,953 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,488 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,171 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 317 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,660 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,403 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,241 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 503 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,799 | 64.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,156 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 89 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,775 | 15.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,149 | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,411 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,025 | 11.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,498 | 13.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 211 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 621 | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 210 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,456 | 7.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02451 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 132 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 135 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 532 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 508 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 529 | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 543 | 6.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 786 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,681 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,010 | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,072 | 26.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02451 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,963 | 62.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 924 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 477 | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 265 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 454 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,913 | 17.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02451 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 794 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,066 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 33 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,263 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 310 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 331 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 922 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,004 | 17.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,933 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 602 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 371 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 523 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,071 | 98.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,237 | 82.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,519 | 30.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 212 | 1.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02451 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,391 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,126 | 26.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,579 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 724 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 49 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 435 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02451 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,348 | 53.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 569 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 591 | 7.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 858 | 10.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 571 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 509 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 729 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02451 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 489 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 468 | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 662 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 870 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,266 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,229 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,047 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 483 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,650 | 20.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02451 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,217 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,132 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,285 | 40.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,126 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 255 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02451 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,564 | 57.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 134 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,271 | 16.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,856 | 23.4% | 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: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02451 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 643 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,030 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,926 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,329 | 16.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02451 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 30 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 45 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 28 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 32 | 0.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 628 | 13.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,611 | 76.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 347 | 7.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02451 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,046 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $849 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,497 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,928 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,267 | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 961 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,944 | 24.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,014 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,346 | 17.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,631 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02451 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,312 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,684 | 44.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,732 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 307 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 442 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,960 | 35.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02451 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,760 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 225 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,095 | 29.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 389 | 10.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,930 | 51.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,991 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 321 | 2.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,283 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,367 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 85 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,096 | 46.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,186 | 50.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02451 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,819 | 80.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,523 | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,664 | 47.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,470 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 633 | 18.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 389 | 11.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02451 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,743 | 74.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 355 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,636 | 1305.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,636 | 1305.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,636 | 1305.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 450 | 126.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 150 | 42.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,534 | 432.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 261 | 73.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02451 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,634 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,400 | 70.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,234 | 29.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,652 | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,047 | 11.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,431 | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 104 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02451 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,928 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,352 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Waltham, MA02451