ZIP Code 02453
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Waltham · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 28,968
- Median income
- $115,366
- Median home value
- $705,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.5%
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
3,193/sq mi
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 153% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.7
New York
ZIP code 02453 in Waltham, Massachusetts has a population of 28,968. The median household income is $115,366, which is 51% above the national average. Median home value is $705,100, 153% above the US average. 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02453 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 28,968 residents, producing a population density of 3,193 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 02453 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02453 sits at $115,366 (0% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $56,697. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $705,100 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $2,115 per month, and 43.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02453 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02453 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 02453
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02453.
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 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 02453, Waltham, 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
28,968
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
3,193
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02453?
32.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
24.2%
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?
$115,366
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$56,697
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 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?
13,314
Total Housing Units
12,610
Occupied Units
704
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$705,100
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
$2,115
Median Rent
1953
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02453 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 216 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 229 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 253 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 272 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 289 |
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 867 business establishments in ZIP 02453, employing approximately 22,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,898,250,000.
867
Businesses
22,576
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 129 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.6% |
| Information | 18 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 02453 vs 02466 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 8,096 | 1.8 mi |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 11,710 | 1.5 mi |
| 02452 | Waltham, MA | 14,238 | 2.0 mi |
| 02451 | Waltham, MA | 17,426 | 2.2 mi |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 8,742 | 2.0 mi |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 5,273 | 2.9 mi |
| 02462 | Newton Lower Falls, MA | 1,554 | 2.8 mi |
| 02472 | Watertown, MA | 32,014 | 3.2 mi |
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 12,131 | 2.9 mi |
| 02421 | Lexington, MA | 17,342 | 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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