02472 ZIP Code
Watertown, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02472 |
| City/Town: | Watertown |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,300 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,584 |
| Per Capita Income: | $72,156 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,822 |
| Median Home Value: | $722,000 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3695, -71.1779 |
Population Information (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,300 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,840 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,460 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,773 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,389 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,267 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,421 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,594 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,791 | 22.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,453 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,870 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,303 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,243 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,687 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,760 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 749 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $722,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,179 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,822 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,999 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 823 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,174 | 51.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,825 | 48.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,856 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,023 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 303 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,180 | 15.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,277 | 8.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,585 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,855 | 31.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,633 | 34.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,584 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $153,247 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,302 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $72,156 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,647 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,352 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,295 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,049 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,758 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,217 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,343 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,057 | 73.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,384 | 3.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,169 | 11.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,058 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,581 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,359 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,301 | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 211 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 481 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 120 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,489 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02472 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 671 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 370 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 712 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 433 | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 903 | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,594 | 10.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,926 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,405 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,964 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,021 | 25.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02472 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,082 | 51.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,330 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,803 | 8.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,040 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 936 | 4.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,692 | 22.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02472 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 980 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,474 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 303 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,439 | 6.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 608 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 559 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,293 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,843 | 22.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,597 | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,372 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,052 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 794 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.4% | 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 (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,688 | 98.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,630 | 81.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,500 | 29.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 521 | 1.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02472 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,341 | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,110 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,039 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 345 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 368 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 794 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02472 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,263 | 19.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,803 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5,517 | 32.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,360 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 644 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 760 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,475 | 20.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02472 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 43 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 913 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 950 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 323 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,066 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,030 | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,532 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,845 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,414 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,706 | 45.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02472 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 598 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,921 | 17.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,286 | 37.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,520 | 26.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,824 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 673 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02472 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,946 | 68.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 639 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,790 | 11.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,206 | 13.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 61 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 222 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02472 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,796 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,500 | 46.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,477 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,226 | 7.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02472 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 55 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 13 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 349 | 4.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,168 | 14.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,336 | 65.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,253 | 15.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02472 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,028 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,042 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,179 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,999 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,548 | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,599 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,037 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,154 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,460 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,861 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02472 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,031 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,141 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,372 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 301 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,043 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,888 | 39.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02472 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,534 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 361 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 399 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,957 | 30.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,141 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,676 | 41.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,116 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,249 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,209 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,941 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 282 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,624 | 41.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,035 | 51.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02472 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,863 | 81.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,133 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,872 | 46.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,545 | 41.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 777 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 716 | 11.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02472 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,350 | 74.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 719 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,950 | 1244.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,950 | 1244.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,950 | 1244.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,596 | 222.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 947 | 131.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 58 | 8.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,980 | 275.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 196 | 27.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02472 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,527 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,011 | 68.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,516 | 31.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,649 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,883 | 17.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,896 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,088 | 3.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02472 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,999 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,356 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Watertown, MA02472