ZIP Code 01880
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Wakefield · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 24,733
- Median income
- $134,306
- Median home value
- $723,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.7%
- Land area
- 17.9 sq mi
1,382/sq mi
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 160% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 01880 in Wakefield, Massachusetts has a population of 24,733. The median household income is $134,306, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $723,500, 160% above the US average. 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 01880 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.9 square miles in Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 24,733 residents, producing a population density of 1,382 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 01880 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 01880 sits at $134,306 (16% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,454. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $723,500 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,958 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 01880 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 01880 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 01880
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01880.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
119 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01880, Wakefield, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
24,733
Population
17.9
Area (sq mi)
1,382
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01880?
42.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
10.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$134,306
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$67,454
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
11,750
Total Housing Units
11,270
Occupied Units
480
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$723,500
Median Home Value
+21% vs state
$1,958
Median Rent
1956
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01880 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 198 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 217 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 238 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 259 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 271 |
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 910 business establishments in ZIP 01880, employing approximately 14,674 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,210,167,000.
910
Businesses
14,674
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 125 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 119 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.3% |
| Information | 17 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 01880 vs 02176 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02176 | Melrose, MA | 26,983 | 3.2 mi |
| 02180 | Stoneham, MA | 21,437 | 2.5 mi |
| 01940 | Lynnfield, MA | 12,108 | 2.7 mi |
| 01867 | Reading, MA | 23,956 | 3.0 mi |
| 02148 | Malden, MA | 59,503 | 5.0 mi |
| 01906 | Saugus, MA | 26,660 | 3.6 mi |
| 01864 | North Reading, MA | 14,892 | 5.6 mi |
| 01801 | Woburn, MA | 38,903 | 4.6 mi |
| 01904 | Lynn, MA | 18,203 | 4.9 mi |
| 02149 | Everett, MA | 41,550 | 6.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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