ZIP Code 02148
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Malden · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 59,503
- Median income
- $100,606
- Median home value
- $633,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.1%
- Land area
- 13.1 sq mi
4,554/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 128% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
New York
ZIP code 02148 in Malden, Massachusetts has a population of 59,503. The median household income is $100,606, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $633,500, 128% above the US average. 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02148 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.1 square miles in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 59,503 residents, producing a population density of 4,554 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 02148 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02148 sits at $100,606 (13% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,581. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $633,500 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $2,204 per month, and 41.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02148 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02148 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 02148
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02148.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
152 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Construction
Construction
131 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 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 02148, Malden, 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
59,503
Population
13.1
Area (sq mi)
4,554
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02148?
35.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
41.2%
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?
$100,606
Median Household Income
-13% vs state
$48,581
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 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?
27,876
Total Housing Units
26,042
Occupied Units
1,834
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$633,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$2,204
Median Rent
1950
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02148 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 228 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 245 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 271 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 294 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 310 |
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 1,032 business establishments in ZIP 02148, employing approximately 12,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $687,972,000.
1,032
Businesses
12,471
Employees
$688.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 152 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 146 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 131 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 2.7% |
| Information | 20 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.6% |
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 02148 vs 02176 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02176 | Melrose, MA | 26,983 | 1.7 mi |
| 02149 | Everett, MA | 41,550 | 1.7 mi |
| 02129 | Charlestown, MA | 16,439 | 3.5 mi |
| 02155 | Medford, MA | 57,964 | 2.7 mi |
| 02150 | Chelsea, MA | 35,124 | 2.7 mi |
| 02151 | Revere, MA | 51,808 | 2.9 mi |
| 02113 | Boston, MA | 6,915 | 4.5 mi |
| 02109 | Boston, MA | 3,771 | 4.5 mi |
| 02145 | Somerville, MA | 25,439 | 3.1 mi |
| 02203 | Boston, MA | 0 | 4.8 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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