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Wayland, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01778

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,109
333/sq mi
$219,375
Median income
$977,300
Median home value
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wayland pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
333
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01778 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 13,109 residents across 39.4 square miles, a density of 333 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01778 skews affluent, with a median household income of $219,375 (90% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $104,236. Poverty here runs at 5.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $977,300 (63% above the state average), median rent at $1,536 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01778 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 01778

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayland, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01778.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01778, Wayland, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,109

Population

39.4

Area (sq mi)

333

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01778?

45.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 12.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$219,375

Median Household Income

+90% vs state

$104,236

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 01778 ranks nationally

Wayland, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$219,375 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,293

Total Housing Units

5,110

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$977,300

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$1,536

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 01778 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 175
2021 +8.9% 190
2022 +9.4% 208
2023 +19.6% 249
2024 +1.3% 252

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 367 business establishments in ZIP 01778, employing approximately 3,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,026,000.

367

Businesses

3,272

Employees

$222.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 42 11.4%
Construction 38 10.3%
Retail trade 36 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 35 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 24 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 6.0%
Finance and insurance 21 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.1%
Wholesale trade 13 3.5%
Information 11 3.0%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 01778 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01778 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 01778 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 01778 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02493 Weston, MA 11,261 3.0 mi
01760 Natick, MA 32,786 5.1 mi
01776 Sudbury, MA 17,659 3.8 mi
01742 Concord, MA 17,726 7.2 mi
01701 Framingham, MA 31,217 4.8 mi
01773 Lincoln, MA 5,112 5.3 mi
02482 Wellesley, MA 10,306 5.4 mi
02466 Auburndale, MA 8,096 5.8 mi
02453 Waltham, MA 28,968 6.1 mi
02481 Wellesley Hills, MA 16,244 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

Middlesex County Wayland, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01778 in? ▼
ZIP code 01778 (Wayland) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 01778? ▼
ZIP code 01778 in Wayland, MA has a population of 13,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01778? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01778 is $219,375, which is 188% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01778? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01778 is $977,300, which is 251% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01778? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01778 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01778? ▼
ZIP code 01778 has 367 business establishments employing approximately 3,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01778? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01778 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (72), Health care and social assistance (42), Construction (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01778? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01778 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 01778? ▼
In ZIP code 01778, 84.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 01778? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01778 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 01778? ▼
In ZIP code 01778, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01778? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01778 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.