02421 ZIP Code – Lexington, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02421 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Lexington, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 17,865 residents. The median household income of $200,294 is well above the Massachusetts average and well above the national average. The median home value of $1,086,500 is well above the national average, with 75.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $2,968 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing).
At 2.2%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 84.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 47.7, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 02420, 01731, 02451.
ZIP Code 02421 Data
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ZIP 02421 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02421 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $200k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,968 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 84.7% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02420 – Lexington
- 01731 – Hanscom Afb
- 02451 – Waltham
- 02452 – Waltham
- 02476 – Arlington
- 01773 – Lincoln
- 02478 – Belmont
- 02474 – Arlington
- 01730 – Bedford
- 02453 – Waltham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02420 | LEXINGTON | 16,356 | $221,458 |
| 01731 | HANSCOM AFB | 1,784 | $71,250 |
| 02451 | WALTHAM | 18,379 | $117,932 |
| 02452 | WALTHAM | 15,830 | $106,674 |
| 02476 | ARLINGTON | 17,739 | $138,959 |