City

Stoneham, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥22,986Population
💰$112,635Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$629,000Median Home Value▲ 126% above avg
🎓60.6%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 7.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.8%
Asian7.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads60.6% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,051 (25.1%)
Some College850 (5.3%)
Associates1,415 (8.8%)
Bachelors1,082 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree8,690 (53.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 53.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College5.3%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate53.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,635 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$629,000 ▲ 126% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,878/mo
Total Housing Units9,832
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Stoneham, MA

Stoneham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,986 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Stoneham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,635 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stoneham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $629,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,878 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stoneham is highly educated. 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stoneham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02180 22,986 $112,635 $629,000 $1,878 3.1% 60.6% 71.1%