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Wakefield, MA · standard

ZIP Code 01880

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

24,733
1,382/sq mi
$134,306
Median income
$723,500
Median home value
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,382
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01880 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 01880 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wakefield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 24,733 residents across 17.9 square miles, a density of 1,382 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 01880 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,306 (16% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,454. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Housing costs here run $723,500 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,958 a month; 70.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 01880, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the 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 01880

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wakefield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01880.

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 01880, Wakefield, 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

24,733

Population

17.9

Area (sq mi)

1,382

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 01880?

42.4

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

How ZIP 01880 ranks nationally

Wakefield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,306 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 79.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.7%

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

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$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

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ZIP 01880 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 01880 ranks #6 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 01880 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 01880 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

02148 standard
Malden, MA
Pop: 59,503
02155 standard
Medford, MA
Pop: 57,964
02149 standard
Everett, MA
Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01752 standard
Marlborough, MA
Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
Framingham, MA
Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Wakefield, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 01880 in? ▼
ZIP code 01880 (Wakefield) 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 01880? ▼
ZIP code 01880 in Wakefield, MA has a population of 24,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01880? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 01880 is $134,306, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01880? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 01880 is $723,500, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01880? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 01880 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01880? ▼
ZIP code 01880 has 910 business establishments employing approximately 14,674 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01880? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01880 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (140), Construction (125), Other services (except public administration) (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01880? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01880 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 01880? ▼
In ZIP code 01880, 79.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% 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 01880? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01880 is 33.2 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 01880? ▼
In ZIP code 01880, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01880? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01880 is 4.9% 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.