ZIP Code 02466
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Auburndale · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 8,096
- Median income
- $170,089
- Median home value
- $1,174,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 80.7%
- Land area
- 4.6 sq mi
1,747/sq mi
▲ 123% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 322% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 02466 in Auburndale, Massachusetts has a population of 8,096. The median household income is $170,089, which is 123% above the national average. Median home value is $1,174,000, 322% above the US average. 80.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02466 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.6 square miles in Auburndale, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 8,096 residents, producing a population density of 1,747 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 02466 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02466 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $1,174,000 (96% above the state average) with median rent at $2,144 per month, and 58.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02466 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 80.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, 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 02466 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 02466
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02466.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 19
Real estate and rental and leasing
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 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 02466, Auburndale, 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
8,096
Population
4.6
Area (sq mi)
1,747
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02466?
36.6
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
20.9%
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?
$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
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?
3,408
Total Housing Units
3,043
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02466 vs 02462 →
| 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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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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