02472 ZIP Code – Watertown, Massachusetts
02472 is a ZIP code serving Watertown, Massachusetts in Middlesex County with a population of approximately 35,300 residents. The median household income of $117,584 is near the Massachusetts average and well above the national average. Median home values of $722,000 are well above the national average, with 47.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $2,179, which is well above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 28% single-family (decreasing), 29% apartments (increasing), 43% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 6.1%, well below the national average. An estimated 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 38.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 02458, 02478, 02135.
ZIP Code 02472 Data
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ZIP 02472 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02472 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $117k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $722k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,179 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 67.1% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02458 – Newton
- 02478 – Belmont
- 02135 – Brighton
- 02460 – Newtonville
- 02138 – Cambridge
- 02134 – Allston
- 02163 – Boston
- 02452 – Waltham
- 02140 – Cambridge
- 02465 – West Newton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02458 | NEWTON | 12,706 | $133,936 |
| 02478 | BELMONT | 26,964 | $164,720 |
| 02135 | BRIGHTON | 44,480 | $87,603 |
| 02460 | NEWTONVILLE | 9,888 | $149,000 |
| 02138 | CAMBRIDGE | 38,006 | $118,320 |