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Auburndale, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02466

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

8,096
1,747/sq mi
$170,089
Median income
$1,174,000
Median home value
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auburndale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,747
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02466 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02466 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburndale, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 8,096 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 1,747 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02466 skews affluent, with a median household income of $170,089 (47% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $84,335. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $1,174,000 (96% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,144 monthly, and 58.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 23 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 02466 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 02466

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburndale, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02466.

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 02466, Auburndale, 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

8,096

Population

4.6

Area (sq mi)

1,747

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02466?

36.6

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 17.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$170,089

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$84,335

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02466 ranks nationally

Auburndale, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$170,089 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 85.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,408

Total Housing Units

3,043

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.4%
Renter 41.6%

$1,174,000

Median Home Value

+96% vs state

$2,144

Median Rent

1952

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)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02466 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.6% 223
2020 -4.0% 214
2021 +2.7% 220
2022 +6.2% 233
2024 – 260

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 283 business establishments in ZIP 02466, employing approximately 16,302 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,679,203,000.

283

Businesses

16,302

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 24.4%
Health care and social assistance 36 12.7%
Finance and insurance 29 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 19 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 6.4%
Construction 17 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 5.3%
Wholesale trade 14 5.0%
Retail trade 13 4.6%
Information 13 4.6%
Educational services 6 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02466 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 02466 ranks #7 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 02466 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 02466 ranks #7 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
02462 Newton Lower Falls, MA 1,554 1.1 mi
02465 West Newton, MA 11,710 1.1 mi
02453 Waltham, MA 28,968 1.8 mi
02468 Waban, MA 5,273 1.5 mi
02460 Newtonville, MA 8,742 2.1 mi
02481 Wellesley Hills, MA 16,244 2.5 mi
02464 Newton Upper Falls, MA 2,953 2.6 mi
02494 Needham Heights, MA 8,955 3.2 mi
02451 Waltham, MA 17,426 3.8 mi
02457 Babson Park, MA 1,432 3.3 mi

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Pop: 57,964
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Pop: 41,550
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Pop: 38,903
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Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
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Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Auburndale, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02466 in? ▼
ZIP code 02466 (Auburndale) 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 02466? ▼
ZIP code 02466 in Auburndale, MA has a population of 8,096 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02466? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02466 is $170,089, which is 123% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02466? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02466 is $1,174,000, which is 322% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02466? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02466 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02466? ▼
ZIP code 02466 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 16,302 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02466? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02466 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (69), Health care and social assistance (36), Finance and insurance (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02466? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02466 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 02466? ▼
In ZIP code 02466, 85.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.7% 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 02466? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02466 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02466? ▼
In ZIP code 02466, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02466? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02466 is 8.0% 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.