Winchester, MA · standard
ZIP Code 01890
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,382
- 1,369/sq mi High-density area
- $230,198
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,215,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winchester 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 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,369
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 01890 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 01890 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winchester, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 21,382 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 1,369 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 01890 skews affluent, with a median household income of $230,198 (99% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $109,898. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,215,200 (103% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,279.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 01890 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 01890
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winchester, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 01890.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Construction 45
Construction
45 establishments
- Retail trade 44
Retail trade
44 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 01890, Winchester, 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
21,382
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
1,369
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 01890?
42.5
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
20.1%
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?
$230,198
Median Household Income
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$109,898
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 01890 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Winchester, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$230,198 Top 2% higher than 98% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,521housing units
8,521
Total Housing Units
8,340
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,215,200
Median Home Value
+103% vs state ZIP avg
$2,279
Median Rent
1954
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 01890 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 224 |
| 2021 | +2.1% | 228 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 270 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 278 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 276 |
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 577 business establishments in ZIP 01890, employing approximately 6,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,143,000.
577
Businesses
6,381
Employees
$476.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 115 | 19.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 5.2% |
| Educational services | 20 | 3.5% |
| Information | 14 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.5% |
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 01890 vs 02474 →
ZIP 01890 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02155
Medford (02155)
57,964 residents
- 01801
Woburn (01801)
38,903 residents
- 02138
Cambridge (02138)
36,314 residents
- 02474
Arlington (02474)
26,312 residents
- 02478
Belmont (02478)
24,664 residents
- 02144
Somerville (02144)
23,891 residents
- 02180 21,437
Stoneham (02180)
21,437 residents
- 01890 21,382
Winchester (01890)
21,382 residents
- 02140 17,607
Cambridge (02140)
17,607 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 01890 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 01890 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02420
Lexington (02420)
$245,031 median income
- 01890
Winchester (01890)
$230,198 median income
- 02478
Belmont (02478)
$183,137 median income
- 02476
Arlington (02476)
$151,131 median income
- 02474
Arlington (02474)
$150,560 median income
- 02144
Somerville (02144)
$150,313 median income
- 02140
Cambridge (02140)
$135,286 median income
- 02155
Medford (02155)
$129,700 median income
- 02138
Cambridge (02138)
$119,967 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 01890 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02474 | Arlington, MA | 26,312 | 2.2 mi |
| 01801 | Woburn, MA | 38,903 | 2.5 mi |
| 02476 | Arlington, MA | 16,532 | 2.9 mi |
| 02155 | Medford, MA | 57,964 | 2.7 mi |
| 02180 | Stoneham, MA | 21,437 | 2.9 mi |
| 02140 | Cambridge, MA | 17,607 | 4.1 mi |
| 02420 | Lexington, MA | 14,052 | 3.6 mi |
| 02144 | Somerville, MA | 23,891 | 3.7 mi |
| 02138 | Cambridge, MA | 36,314 | 5.0 mi |
| 02478 | Belmont, MA | 24,664 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 01890, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,382 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 01890 in?
ZIP code 01890 (Winchester) 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 01890?
ZIP code 01890 in Winchester, MA has a population of 21,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 01890?
The median household income in ZIP 01890 is $230,198, which is 202% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 01890?
The median home value in ZIP 01890 is $1,215,200, which is 337% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 01890?
The largest racial group in ZIP 01890 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 01890?
ZIP code 01890 has 577 business establishments employing approximately 6,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 01890?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 01890 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (115), Health care and social assistance (98), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 01890?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 01890 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 01890?
In ZIP code 01890, 87.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.5% 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 01890?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 01890 is 31.4 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 01890?
In ZIP code 01890, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 01890?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 01890 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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