City

Lexington, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥34,085Population
💰$222,507Median HH Income▲ 192% above avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$1,147,891Median Home Value▲ 312% above avg
🎓87.8%College Grads▲ 127% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.1%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 2.1%Asian: 32.9%Other: 4.7%Race
White56.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Black2.1%
Asian32.9%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads87.8% ▲ 127% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,076 (5.5%)
Some College454 (2.3%)
Associates822 (4.2%)
Bachelors711 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree16,409 (84.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 5.5%Some College: 2.3%Associates: 4.2%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 84.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad5.5%
Some College2.3%
Associates4.2%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate84.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$222,507 ▲ 192% above avg
Median Home Value$1,147,891 ▲ 312% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,811/mo
Total Housing Units12,672
Vacant Units335

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
54%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Lexington, MA

Lexington is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,085 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.46 years.

Economically, Lexington is a affluent community. The median household income of $222,507 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lexington is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,147,891, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,810 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lexington is highly educated. 87.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (56.06%).

Lexington, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02420 16,287 $233,068 $1,148,100 $2,771 3.8% 87.8% 86.8%
02421 17,798 $212,843 $1,147,700 $2,847 2.2% 87.8% 76.3%