Chestnut Hill, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02467
Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,491
- 1,782/sq mi High-density area
- $169,104
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,339,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 84.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chestnut Hill pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,782
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02467 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02467 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chestnut Hill, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 22,491 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 1,782 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02467 skews affluent, with a median household income of $169,104 (46% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,912. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,339,100 (123% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,161.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 84.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02467 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02467
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chestnut Hill, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02467.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
73 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 37
Real estate and rental and leasing
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 35
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02467, Chestnut Hill, 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
22,491
Population
12.6
Area (sq mi)
1,782
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02467?
26.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
21.3%
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?
$169,104
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$81,912
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02467 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Chestnut Hill, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$169,104 Top 12% higher than 88% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,470housing units
7,470
Total Housing Units
6,852
Occupied Units
618
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,339,100
Median Home Value
+123% vs state ZIP avg
$3,161
Median Rent
1959
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2022)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02467 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.7% | 194 |
| 2019 | +3.9% | 202 |
| 2020 | -2.7% | 196 |
| 2021 | +0.4% | 197 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 214 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 478 business establishments in ZIP 02467, employing approximately 14,964 people with a combined annual payroll of $875,419,000.
478
Businesses
14,964
Employees
$875.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 94 | 19.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 18.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73 | 15.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 19 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 19 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.9% |
| Information | 11 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.5% |
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 02467 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02135
Brighton (02135)
42,780 residents
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
35,401 residents
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
29,826 residents
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
29,311 residents
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
25,861 residents
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
22,491 residents
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
20,679 residents
- 02459
Newton Center (02459)
19,095 residents
- 02458 12,131
Newton (02458)
12,131 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02467 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02467 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02459
Newton Center (02459)
$227,594 median income
- 02461
Newton Highlands (02461)
$224,000 median income
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
$169,104 median income
- 02458
Newton (02458)
$153,520 median income
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
$139,747 median income
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
$138,724 median income
- 02446
Brookline (02446)
$131,963 median income
- 02130
Jamaica Plain (02130)
$131,551 median income
- 02131
Roslindale (02131)
$111,006 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02467 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 19,095 | 1.6 mi |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 25,861 | 2.5 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 1.5 mi |
| 02135 | Brighton, MA | 42,780 | 2.3 mi |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 7,059 | 2.4 mi |
| 02130 | Jamaica Plain, MA | 35,401 | 2.4 mi |
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 2,953 | 3.0 mi |
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 12,131 | 2.9 mi |
| 02131 | Roslindale, MA | 29,826 | 2.8 mi |
| 02446 | Brookline, MA | 29,311 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02467, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,491 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02467 in?
ZIP code 02467 (Chestnut Hill) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02467?
ZIP code 02467 in Chestnut Hill, MA has a population of 22,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02467?
The median household income in ZIP 02467 is $169,104, which is 122% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02467?
The median home value in ZIP 02467 is $1,339,100, which is 381% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02467?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02467 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02467?
ZIP code 02467 has 478 business establishments employing approximately 14,964 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02467?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02467 are: Retail trade (94), Health care and social assistance (89), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02467?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02467 increased by 8.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 02467?
In ZIP code 02467, 88.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.0% 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 02467?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02467 is 24.2 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 02467?
In ZIP code 02467, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02467?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02467 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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