02451 ZIP Code – Waltham, Massachusetts
02451 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Waltham, Massachusetts, part of Middlesex County with a population of approximately 18,379 residents. The median household income is $117,932 — near the Massachusetts average and well above the national average. At $677,700, median home values run well above the national average, with 59.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $2,497 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (increasing), 20% apartments (decreasing), 18% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.9%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 7.5% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 39.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 02452, 02453, 02421.
ZIP Code 02451 Data
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ZIP 02451 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02451 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $117k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $677k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,497 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 54.7% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02452 – Waltham
- 02453 – Waltham
- 02421 – Lexington
- 01773 – Lincoln
- 02493 – Weston
- 02466 – Auburndale
- 02465 – West Newton
- 02478 – Belmont
- 02460 – Newtonville
- 02476 – Arlington
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02452 | WALTHAM | 15,830 | $106,674 |
| 02453 | WALTHAM | 30,365 | $111,294 |
| 02421 | LEXINGTON | 17,865 | $200,294 |
| 01773 | LINCOLN | 5,216 | $185,288 |
| 02493 | WESTON | 11,759 | $250,000+ |