| ZIP Code | 02453 |
|---|---|
| City | Waltham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Area Code | 339/508/617/781/978 |
| Elevation | 63 ft |
| Latitude | 42.368685 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.241103 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.1% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 508 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,627 (19%) |
| Some College | 868 (4.5%) |
| Associates | 1,672 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,177 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,260 (58.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,029 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $666,300 ▲ 139% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,063/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,163 |
| Vacant Units | 479 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,163 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 479 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 02453 is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. With a population of 30,314, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 02453 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,029 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02453 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $666,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,063 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.9%) and renters (58.1%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 02453 is majority White (57.29%). Residents are highly educated — 65.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02453 stands at 3.7%, 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 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 02453 in Waltham, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 30,314 residents, a median household income of $114,029, and a median home value of $666,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.