02453 ZIP Code – Waltham, Massachusetts
02453 is a ZIP code serving Waltham, Massachusetts in Middlesex County with a population of approximately 30,365 residents. At $111,294, the median household income here runs near the Massachusetts average and well above the U.S. average. At $654,700, median home values run well above the national average, with 43.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,991 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 38% single-family (increasing), 31% apartments (increasing), 31% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 9.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 58.5%, well above the national average. At 34.1, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 02465, 02466, 02452.
ZIP Code 02453 Data
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ZIP 02453 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02453 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $111k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $654k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,991 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 58.5% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02465 – West Newton
- 02466 – Auburndale
- 02452 – Waltham
- 02460 – Newtonville
- 02451 – Waltham
- 02462 – Newton Lower Falls
- 02468 – Waban
- 02458 – Newton
- 02493 – Weston
- 02472 – Watertown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02465 | WEST NEWTON | 11,823 | $178,333 |
| 02466 | AUBURNDALE | 8,859 | $144,934 |
| 02452 | WALTHAM | 15,830 | $106,674 |
| 02460 | NEWTONVILLE | 9,888 | $149,000 |
| 02451 | WALTHAM | 18,379 | $117,932 |