City

Waban, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,901Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$1,809,300Median Home Value▲ 549% above avg
🎓93.4%College Grads▲ 141% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 11.6%Other: 6.5%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.4%
Asian11.6%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty0.6% ▼ 94% below avg
College Grads93.4% ▲ 141% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate93 (2.7%)
Some College22 (0.6%)
Associates104 (3%)
Bachelors145 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree3,068 (89.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 2.7%Some College: 0.6%Associates: 3%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 89.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad2.7%
Some College0.6%
Associates3.0%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate89.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.6%Renter: 2.4%Tenure
Owner97.6%
Renter2.4%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
Over $500k
97%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,809,300 ▲ 549% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,875/mo
Total Housing Units2,038
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
70%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
72%
About Waban, MA

Waban is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,901 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Waban is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Waban is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,809,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,875 per month. Homeownership is high at 97.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waban is highly educated. 93.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (75.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waban
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02468 5,901 $250,001 $1,809,300 $2,875 5.5% 93.4% 97.6%