City

Wellesley, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥10,758Population
💰$240,069Median HH Income▲ 215% above avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$1,255,200Median Home Value▲ 350% above avg
🎓85.4%College Grads▲ 120% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 14.6%Other: 5.4%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.8%
Asian14.6%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads85.4% ▲ 120% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (0.7%)
HS Graduate418 (6.4%)
Some College265 (4.1%)
Associates225 (3.4%)
Bachelors258 (4%)
Graduate Degree5,319 (81.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 6.4%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 3.4%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 81.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad6.4%
Some College4.1%
Associates3.4%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate81.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$240,069 ▲ 215% above avg
Median Home Value$1,255,200 ▲ 350% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,674/mo
Total Housing Units4,249
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
57%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
68%
About Wellesley, MA

Wellesley is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,758 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Wellesley is a affluent community. The median household income of $240,069 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wellesley is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,255,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,674 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellesley is highly educated. 85.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (73.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellesley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02482 10,758 $240,069 $1,255,200 $2,674 4.0% 85.4% 80.0%