| ZIP Code | 02180 |
|---|---|
| City | Stoneham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 617/781 |
| Elevation | 159 ft |
| Latitude | 42.474208 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.097665 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,051 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 850 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 1,415 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,082 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,690 (53.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,635 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $629,000 ▲ 126% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,878/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,832 |
| Vacant Units | 312 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,832 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 312 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 02180 is located in Stoneham, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 22,986, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 02180 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,635 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02180 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $629,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,878 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 02180 is primarily White (82.07%). Residents are highly educated — 60.6% 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 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02180 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 02180 in Stoneham, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,986 residents, a median household income of $112,635, and a median home value of $629,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.