| ZIP Code | 02176 |
|---|---|
| City | Melrose |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 339/617/781 |
| Elevation | 111 ft |
| Latitude | 42.455723 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.059019 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.0% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 311 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,757 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 776 (3.8%) |
| Associates | 1,669 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,275 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,577 (61.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,854 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $796,100 ▲ 186% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,933/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,724 |
| Vacant Units | 356 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,724 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 356 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 02176 is located in Melrose, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 29,488, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 02176 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,854 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02176 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $796,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,933 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 02176 is primarily White (76.87%). Residents are highly educated — 68.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02176 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 02176 in Melrose, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,488 residents, a median household income of $126,854, and a median home value of $796,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.