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Melrose, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02176

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

26,983
2,225/sq mi
$133,953
Median income
$822,900
Median home value
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,225
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02176 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02176 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 26,983 residents across 12.1 square miles, a density of 2,225 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02176 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,953 (16% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,861. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Median home value sits at $822,900 (37% above the state average), median rent at $1,970 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02176, 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 02176

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melrose, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02176.

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 02176, Melrose, 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

26,983

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

2,225

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02176?

43.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

17.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$133,953

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$67,861

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02176 ranks nationally

Melrose, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,953 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 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,771

Total Housing Units

12,401

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$822,900

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,970

Median Rent

1938

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02176 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 222
2021 +7.5% 238
2022 +11.2% 265
2023 +5.8% 281
2024 +6.6% 299

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 529 business establishments in ZIP 02176, employing approximately 5,241 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,650,000.

529

Businesses

5,241

Employees

$301.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 85 16.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 74 14.0%
Construction 67 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 53 10.0%
Retail trade 47 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.3%
Finance and insurance 22 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Educational services 9 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.1%
Manufacturing 5 0.9%
Wholesale trade 4 0.8%
Information 4 0.8%

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 02176 vs 02148 →

ZIP 02176 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 02176 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 02176 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 02176 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
02148 Malden, MA 59,503 1.7 mi
02149 Everett, MA 41,550 3.4 mi
01880 Wakefield, MA 24,733 3.2 mi
02180 Stoneham, MA 21,437 2.3 mi
01906 Saugus, MA 26,660 2.4 mi
02129 Charlestown, MA 16,439 5.2 mi
02155 Medford, MA 57,964 3.4 mi
02150 Chelsea, MA 35,124 4.3 mi
01890 Winchester, MA 21,382 4.5 mi
02151 Revere, MA 51,808 3.8 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 Melrose, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02176 in? ▼
ZIP code 02176 (Melrose) 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 02176? ▼
ZIP code 02176 in Melrose, MA has a population of 26,983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02176? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02176 is $133,953, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02176? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02176 is $822,900, which is 196% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02176? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02176 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02176? ▼
ZIP code 02176 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 5,241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02176? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02176 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02176? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02176 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 02176? ▼
In ZIP code 02176, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.0% 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 02176? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02176 is 34.5 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 02176? ▼
In ZIP code 02176, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02176? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02176 is 3.8% 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.