02452 ZIP Code
Waltham, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02452 |
| City/Town: | Waltham |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,830 |
| Median Household Income: | $106,674 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,441 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,756 |
| Median Home Value: | $726,100 |
| Land Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3956, -71.2199 |
Population Information (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,830 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,310 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,520 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 852 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 518 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 489 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,125 | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,779 | 17.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,001 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,768 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,000 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 840 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 859 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,474 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 802 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 323 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $726,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,229 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,756 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,507 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 249 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,865 | 52.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,642 | 48.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,067 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 255 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 231 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,878 | 20.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,374 | 15.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 459 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,621 | 28.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,249 | 24.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02452 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $106,674 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $129,490 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $136,228 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,441 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,532 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,293 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 239 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,302 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,124 | 85.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 658 | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 484 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,492 | 66.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,693 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,074 | 13.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 614 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 913 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,085 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,418 | 9.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 231 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 331 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 759 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02452 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 173 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 233 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 177 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 477 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 509 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 569 | 10.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 515 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,132 | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 678 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,044 | 19.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02452 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,096 | 49.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,342 | 16.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 343 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 734 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 78 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,498 | 18.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02452 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 389 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,143 | 13.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 267 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 641 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 176 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 143 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 542 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,310 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,474 | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 510 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 529 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 169 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.3% | 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 (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,260 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,379 | 78.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,034 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 476 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02452 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,297 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,773 | 32.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,268 | 23.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 199 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 342 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02452 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,859 | 32.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 594 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 170 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 409 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,013 | 17.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 939 | 16.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 731 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02452 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 170 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 600 | 10.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 591 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 526 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 861 | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 811 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,222 | 21.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 196 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 761 | 13.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02452 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,035 | 18.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,383 | 41.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,558 | 27.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 466 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 170 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02452 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,561 | 46.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 117 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,575 | 28.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,170 | 21.2% | 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: | 35 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02452 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 349 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,189 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,454 | 44.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 515 | 9.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02452 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 16 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 18 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 62 | 2.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 405 | 14.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,071 | 72.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 292 | 10.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02452 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,886 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,123 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,229 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,507 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,974 | 35.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 746 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 973 | 17.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,036 | 37.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,138 | 20.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,901 | 34.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02452 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,423 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,554 | 55.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,336 | 36.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 364 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,940 | 61.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02452 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,821 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 81 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 126 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 832 | 14.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 385 | 6.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,397 | 75.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,662 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 378 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,736 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,358 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 30 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 717 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 611 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02452 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,396 | 78.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,077 | 19.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,448 | 47.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,228 | 39.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 745 | 24.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 401 | 13.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02452 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,557 | 73.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 330 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,273 | 1294.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,273 | 1294.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,273 | 1294.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 544 | 164.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 708 | 214.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 630 | 190.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 119 | 36.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02452 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,978 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,510 | 63.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,468 | 36.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,116 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,599 | 17.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,119 | 7.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 634 | 4.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02452 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,507 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,304 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Waltham, MA02452