City

Malden, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥65,509Population
💰$95,298Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$607,500Median Home Value▲ 118% above avg
🎓52.7%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.4%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 13.1%Asian: 28.6%Other: 5.6%Race
White42.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Black13.1%
Asian28.6%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
36%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads52.7% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma1,876 (4.3%)
HS Graduate11,188 (25.5%)
Some College3,450 (7.9%)
Associates4,232 (9.6%)
Bachelors3,144 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree19,974 (45.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 45.5%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College7.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate45.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.1%Renter: 57.9%Tenure
Owner42.1%
Renter57.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,298 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$607,500 ▲ 118% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,066/mo
Total Housing Units28,043
Vacant Units1,724

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
23%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
73%
About Malden, MA

Malden is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 65,509 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Malden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,298 is above the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Malden is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $607,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,066 per month.

The population of Malden is well-educated. 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.4%.

Malden, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Malden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02148 65,509 $95,298 $607,500 $2,066 5.6% 52.7% 42.1%