02453 ZIP Code
Waltham, Massachusetts
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02453 |
| City/Town: | Waltham |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,365 |
| Median Household Income: | $111,294 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,829 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,117 |
| Median Home Value: | $654,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3687, -71.2411 |
Population Information (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,365 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,199 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,166 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,623 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 978 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 852 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,119 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,442 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,929 | 22.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,107 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,942 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,818 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,250 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,523 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,354 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 428 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $654,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,991 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,117 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,636 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 481 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,910 | 38.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,726 | 61.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,351 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,037 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 857 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,523 | 16.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,124 | 9.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,260 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,418 | 30.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,132 | 28.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02453 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $111,294 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $133,924 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,263 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,829 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,357 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,666 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 663 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,464 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,402 | 82.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,439 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 825 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,055 | 66.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,750 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 240 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,512 | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,247 | 7.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,532 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,068 | 13.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,988 | 19.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 281 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 730 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,936 | 16.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02453 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 432 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 305 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 543 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 553 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,042 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,261 | 10.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,723 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,235 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,882 | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,660 | 21.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02453 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,641 | 57.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,578 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,061 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,311 | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 333 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,579 | 19.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02453 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 722 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,022 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,512 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 454 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 513 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,239 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,756 | 20.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,599 | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,296 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 867 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 535 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,465 | 97.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,104 | 79.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,467 | 27.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 790 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02453 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,750 | 85.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,955 | 23.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,893 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 522 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 223 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 773 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02453 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,474 | 26.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 672 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,281 | 17.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,422 | 18.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,191 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 728 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,342 | 17.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02453 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,086 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 943 | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 689 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 716 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 890 | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 967 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,677 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,464 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,685 | 35.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02453 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 418 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,218 | 24.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,757 | 36.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,017 | 23.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,471 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 236 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02453 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,825 | 54.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 518 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,827 | 22.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,377 | 18.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02453 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 983 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,383 | 42.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,907 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,363 | 10.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02453 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 31 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 25 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 59 | 1.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,114 | 22.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,328 | 67.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 353 | 7.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02453 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,835 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $812 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,991 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,636 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,679 | 37.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,647 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,887 | 22.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,468 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,298 | 18.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,206 | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02453 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,715 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,296 | 53.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,997 | 36.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 279 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 925 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,139 | 44.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02453 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,065 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 760 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 264 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,433 | 17.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 786 | 9.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,822 | 59.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,298 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 693 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,255 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,684 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 55 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,521 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,108 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02453 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,322 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,872 | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,970 | 40.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,334 | 47.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,354 | 27.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 568 | 11.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,747 | 74.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 681 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,618 | 1118.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,618 | 1118.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,618 | 1118.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 833 | 122.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 415 | 60.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,183 | 467.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 304 | 44.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02453 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,742 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,125 | 70.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,617 | 30.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,293 | 14.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,124 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,950 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 250 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02453 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,636 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,192 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
Waltham, MA02453