02478 ZIP Code
Belmont, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02478 |
| City/Town: | Belmont |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,964 |
| Median Household Income: | $164,720 |
| Per Capita Income: | $89,430 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,834 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,060,600 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
12.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3953, -71.1803 |
Population Information (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,964 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,579 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,385 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,390 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,891 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,840 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,931 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 982 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,618 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,121 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,973 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,912 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,559 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,763 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,395 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 589 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,060,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,336 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,834 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,414 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 420 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,623 | 63.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,791 | 36.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,930 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 255 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 244 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,523 | 8.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,108 | 5.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 733 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,285 | 27.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,782 | 51.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 79.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $164,720 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $227,995 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $201,730 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $89,430 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,852 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,136 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 700 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,635 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,976 | 84.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,221 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 923 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,542 | 72.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 440 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,881 | 18.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 336 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,751 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 937 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,246 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 166 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 970 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02478 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 392 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 107 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 378 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 193 | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 463 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 802 | 7.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 663 | 6.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,720 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,400 | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,296 | 41.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02478 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,020 | 49.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 924 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,705 | 12.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 345 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 456 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,452 | 24.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02478 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 378 | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,438 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 124 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 943 | 6.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 149 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 439 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,158 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,966 | 28.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,970 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 714 | 5.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 398 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 419 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.9% | 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 (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,278 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,458 | 87.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,070 | 22.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 490 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02478 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,765 | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,463 | 23.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,150 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 177 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 220 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 384 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02478 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,964 | 45.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 716 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,152 | 29.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 938 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 157 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 175 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 732 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02478 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 54 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 555 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 246 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 123 | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 259 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 436 | 4.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 735 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,089 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,002 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,335 | 58.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02478 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 107 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 853 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,300 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,226 | 29.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,459 | 22.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 889 | 8.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02478 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,235 | 69.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 190 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 985 | 9.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,931 | 18.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02478 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 818 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,922 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,705 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 969 | 9.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02478 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 36 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 14 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 13 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 272 | 4.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,545 | 38.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,724 | 56.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,336 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,414 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,539 | 62.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,491 | 33.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,064 | 10.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,397 | 23.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,096 | 39.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,336 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02478 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,329 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,613 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,042 | 68.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 210 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 410 | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,935 | 28.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02478 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,580 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 660 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 449 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,927 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,821 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,723 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,393 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 504 | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,768 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,980 | 7.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 273 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 580 | 29.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,127 | 56.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02478 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,431 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,319 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,317 | 39.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,509 | 45.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,115 | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 493 | 14.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,080 | 74.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 460 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,884 | 1496.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,884 | 1496.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,884 | 1496.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,883 | 409.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 168 | 36.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 36 | 7.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 638 | 138.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 181 | 39.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02478 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,574 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,717 | 69.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,857 | 30.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,002 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,135 | 12.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,340 | 13.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 380 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02478 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,414 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,014 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
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