02474 ZIP Code
Arlington, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02474 |
| City/Town: | Arlington |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,167 |
| Median Household Income: | $134,169 |
| Per Capita Income: | $75,088 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,550 |
| Median Home Value: | $833,000 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
7.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4209, -71.1564 |
Population Information (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,167 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,477 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,690 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,505 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,478 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,817 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,502 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,110 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,090 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,229 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,279 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,643 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,395 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,399 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,169 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 551 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $833,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,015 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,550 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,823 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 727 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,975 | 59.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,848 | 41.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,755 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 189 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 231 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,152 | 10.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,807 | 8.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,042 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,912 | 33.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,422 | 40.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 73.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02474 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $134,169 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $170,029 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $176,458 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $75,088 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,438 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,703 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 728 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,542 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,894 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,799 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,010 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,510 | 76.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 705 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,762 | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 540 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,613 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,147 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,554 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 405 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 383 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 161 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 605 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02474 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 414 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 259 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 376 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 394 | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 517 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,051 | 8.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,256 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,307 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,393 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,856 | 32.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02474 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,734 | 46.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 842 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,184 | 13.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 336 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 876 | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,585 | 27.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02474 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 362 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,759 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 242 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 952 | 5.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 368 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 629 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 957 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,402 | 26.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,927 | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 961 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 500 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 598 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 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 (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,768 | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,760 | 87.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,938 | 21.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 379 | 1.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02474 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,011 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,619 | 22.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,970 | 16.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 186 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 373 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 574 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02474 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,432 | 35.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 896 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,649 | 29.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 764 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 372 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 989 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,415 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 33 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02474 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 415 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 323 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 235 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 587 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,187 | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,359 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,013 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,045 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,375 | 42.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02474 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 76 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,391 | 19.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,130 | 32.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,433 | 27.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,893 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 627 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02474 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,046 | 59.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 434 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,489 | 12.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,588 | 21.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 87 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 131 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02474 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 909 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,912 | 50.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,856 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,146 | 9.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02474 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 22 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 98 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 47 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 67 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 36 | 0.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 781 | 11.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,058 | 58.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,866 | 26.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02474 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,414 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,208 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,015 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,823 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,891 | 49.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,965 | 25.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,940 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,173 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,784 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,087 | 26.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02474 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,111 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,843 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,347 | 57.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 219 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 542 | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,116 | 37.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02474 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,746 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 576 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 293 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,568 | 38.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,437 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,872 | 27.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,088 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 412 | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,147 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,000 | 7.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 126 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,001 | 50.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 873 | 43.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02474 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,304 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,611 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,985 | 55.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,542 | 42.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 461 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 84 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02474 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,915 | 81.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 615 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,252 | 854.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,252 | 854.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,252 | 854.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,301 | 211.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 114 | 18.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 32 | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 563 | 91.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 319 | 51.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02474 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,662 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,612 | 77.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,050 | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 621 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,065 | 11.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,042 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 322 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02474 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,823 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,447 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Arlington, MA02474