| ZIP Code | 02452 |
|---|---|
| City | Waltham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 339/508/617/781/978 |
| Elevation | 214 ft |
| Latitude | 42.395609 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.219947 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.4% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 168 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,656 (19.1%) |
| Some College | 699 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 994 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 405 (4.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,736 (54.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,902 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $779,900 ▲ 180% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,325/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,838 |
| Vacant Units | 374 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,838 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 374 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 02452 is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 16,173, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.4 years. Economically, 02452 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,902 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02452 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $779,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,325 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.1%) and renters (48.9%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 02452 is majority White (62.43%). Residents are well-educated — 59.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02452 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 02452 in Waltham, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,173 residents, a median household income of $112,902, and a median home value of $779,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.