ZIP Code 02180
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Stoneham · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 21,437
- Median income
- $113,964
- Median home value
- $671,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.9%
- Land area
- 15.6 sq mi
1,376/sq mi
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 142% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
New York
ZIP code 02180 in Stoneham, Massachusetts has a population of 21,437. The median household income is $113,964, which is 49% above the national average. Median home value is $671,900, 142% above the US average. 55.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02180 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.6 square miles in Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 21,437 residents, producing a population density of 1,376 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 02180 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02180 sits at $113,964 (1% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $62,866. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $671,900 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $2,035 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02180 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02180 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 02180
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02180.
- Construction
Construction
107 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 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 02180, Stoneham, 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
21,437
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
1,376
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02180?
42.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
11.7%
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?
$113,964
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$62,866
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 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?
10,196
Total Housing Units
9,749
Occupied Units
447
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$671,900
Median Home Value
+12% vs state
$2,035
Median Rent
1964
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02180 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 197 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 214 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 242 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 243 |
| 2024 | +10.6% | 268 |
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 628 business establishments in ZIP 02180, employing approximately 7,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $457,443,000.
628
Businesses
7,742
Employees
$457.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 107 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 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 02180 vs 02176 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02176 | Melrose, MA | 26,983 | 2.3 mi |
| 01880 | Wakefield, MA | 24,733 | 2.5 mi |
| 02155 | Medford, MA | 57,964 | 3.6 mi |
| 01867 | Reading, MA | 23,956 | 4.2 mi |
| 01801 | Woburn, MA | 38,903 | 3.0 mi |
| 01890 | Winchester, MA | 21,382 | 2.9 mi |
| 02148 | Malden, MA | 59,503 | 3.6 mi |
| 01906 | Saugus, MA | 26,660 | 4.2 mi |
| 02145 | Somerville, MA | 25,439 | 5.7 mi |
| 02143 | Somerville, MA | 24,514 | 6.4 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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