| ZIP Code | 01880 |
|---|---|
| City | Wakefield |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 339/781 |
| Elevation | 82 ft |
| Latitude | 42.504361 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.064061 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.9% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 151 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,071 (21.3%) |
| Some College | 1,049 (5.5%) |
| Associates | 1,636 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,268 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,945 (57.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,419 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $670,100 ▲ 140% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,872/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,513 |
| Vacant Units | 460 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,513 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 460 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 01880 is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 27,258, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 01880 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,419 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 01880 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $670,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,872 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 01880 is primarily White (87.06%). Residents are highly educated — 63.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01880 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 01880 in Wakefield, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,258 residents, a median household income of $130,419, and a median home value of $670,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.