City

Wellesley Hills, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥17,262Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$1,642,700Median Home Value▲ 489% above avg
🎓92.0%College Grads▲ 138% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.4% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.7%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 12.9%Other: 6.8%Race
White72.7%
Hispanic5.3%
Black1.8%
Asian12.9%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
19%
25–44
13%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads92.0% ▲ 138% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.4%)
HS Graduate239 (2.8%)
Some College149 (1.7%)
Associates269 (3.1%)
Bachelors174 (2%)
Graduate Degree7,817 (90%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 2.8%Some College: 1.7%Associates: 3.1%Bachelors: 2%Graduate: 90%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad2.8%
Some College1.7%
Associates3.1%
Bachelors2.0%
Graduate90.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,642,700 ▲ 489% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,064/mo
Total Housing Units5,145
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
66%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
67%
About Wellesley Hills, MA

Wellesley Hills is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,262 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Wellesley Hills is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wellesley Hills is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,642,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,064 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellesley Hills is highly educated. 92.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (72.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellesley Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02481 17,262 $250,001 $1,642,700 $3,064 3.1% 92.0% 87.2%