02481 ZIP Code
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02481 |
| City/Town: | Wellesley Hills |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,100 |
| Median Household Income: | $250,001 |
| Per Capita Income: | $77,698 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,072 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,551,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3105, -71.2778 |
Population Information (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,100 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,303 | 42.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,797 | 57.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 926 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 971 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,849 | 10.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,464 | 14.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,762 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 505 | 3.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,521 | 8.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,764 | 16.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,040 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 954 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,293 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 676 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 375 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,551,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 10.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,743 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,072 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,834 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 238 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,295 | 88.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 539 | 11.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,128 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 74 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 77 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 205 | 2.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 435 | 4.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 150 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,205 | 35.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,982 | 54.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02481 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $250,001 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $414,379 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $77,698 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,349 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,122 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 227 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,724 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,311 | 88.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 438 | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 366 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,315 | 77.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 393 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 57 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,966 | 11.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 115 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,254 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 568 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 738 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 119 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 117 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 496 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02481 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 103 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 30 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 94 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 55 | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 77 | 1.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 223 | 4.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 387 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 388 | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 346 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,131 | 64.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02481 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,539 | 49.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 208 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 380 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 832 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 95 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,019 | 28.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02481 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 147 | 2.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 351 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 323 | 4.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 46 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 310 | 4.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,384 | 19.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,753 | 24.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,017 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 427 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 141 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 115 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.6% | 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 (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,667 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,594 | 91.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,477 | 14.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 329 | 1.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02481 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,944 | 81.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,289 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 907 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 111 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 42 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 97 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02481 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,563 | 90.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 75 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 85 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 70 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 35 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 19 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 225 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02481 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 444 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 344 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 222 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 183 | 3.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 228 | 4.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 234 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 856 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 654 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,907 | 37.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02481 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 59 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 107 | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 382 | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,214 | 23.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,650 | 32.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,660 | 32.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02481 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,716 | 76.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 40 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 371 | 7.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 664 | 13.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02481 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 173 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,011 | 20.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,558 | 52.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,092 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02481 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 49 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 20 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 28 | 0.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 65 | 1.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 614 | 14.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,519 | 81.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02481 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: | $2,743 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.16 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,834 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,601 | 74.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,992 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 230 | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 905 | 18.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,338 | 48.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,542 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02481 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,341 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,352 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,782 | 70.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 36 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 113 | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,470 | 65.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02481 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,923 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 421 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 128 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,429 | 35.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,312 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,633 | 38.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,338 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 289 | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,996 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,077 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 45 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 520 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 512 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02481 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,193 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,680 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 324 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,015 | 60.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 622 | 37.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 341 | 20.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02481 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,648 | 85.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 317 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,452 | 773.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,452 | 773.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,452 | 773.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 779 | 245.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 71 | 22.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 61 | 19.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 183 | 57.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 154 | 48.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02481 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,174 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,504 | 83.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,670 | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 333 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 971 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,221 | 7.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 145 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02481 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,834 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,764 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
Wellesley Hills, MA02481