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Stoneham, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02180

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

21,437
1,376/sq mi
$113,964
Median income
$671,900
Median home value
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stoneham pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,376
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02180 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02180 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 21,437 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 1,376 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02180 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,964 (1% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $62,866. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. Housing costs here run $671,900 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,035 a month; 71.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 02180 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02180

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stoneham, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02180.

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 02180, Stoneham, 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

21,437

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

1,376

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02180?

42.2

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$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

How ZIP 02180 ranks nationally

Stoneham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,964 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 77.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%

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

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$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 02180 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 02180 ranks #0 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 02180 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 02180 ranks #8 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 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

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 Stoneham, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02180 in? ▼
ZIP code 02180 (Stoneham) 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 02180? ▼
ZIP code 02180 in Stoneham, MA has a population of 21,437 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02180? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02180 is $113,964, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02180? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02180 is $671,900, which is 142% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02180? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02180 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02180? ▼
ZIP code 02180 has 628 business establishments employing approximately 7,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02180? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02180 are: Construction (107), Health care and social assistance (87), Professional, scientific, and technical services (84). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02180? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02180 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 02180? ▼
In ZIP code 02180, 77.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 02180? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02180 is 27.8 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 02180? ▼
In ZIP code 02180, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02180? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02180 is 5.4% 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.