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Waban, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02468

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

5,273
1,374/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$1,846,600
Median home value
89.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waban pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,374
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02468 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02468 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waban, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 5,273 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 1,374 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02468 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,001 (116% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $135,724. Poverty here runs at 1.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Housing costs here run $1,846,600 for a typical home value (208% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,673 a month; 96.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 89.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 02468 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Middlesex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02468

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waban, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02468.

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 02468, Waban, 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

5,273

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

1,374

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02468?

47.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 11.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+116% vs state

$135,724

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02468 ranks nationally

Waban, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 92.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 89.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,966

Total Housing Units

1,948

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$1,846,600

Median Home Value

+208% vs state

$2,673

Median Rent

1940

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2021)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02468 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +6.7% 175
2018 +11.7% 196
2019 +6.8% 209
2020 -10.9% 186
2021 -0.1% 186

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 02468, employing approximately 345 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,476,000.

83

Businesses

345

Employees

$22.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 17 20.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 16.9%
Construction 9 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 8.4%
Educational services 6 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.2%
Wholesale trade 4 4.8%
Information 4 4.8%
Finance and insurance 4 4.8%
Retail trade 3 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.6%

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 02468 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 02468 ranks #9 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 02468 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 02468 ranks the highest 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
02464 Newton Upper Falls, MA 2,953 1.1 mi
02465 West Newton, MA 11,710 1.5 mi
02462 Newton Lower Falls, MA 1,554 1.3 mi
02494 Needham Heights, MA 8,955 1.9 mi
02461 Newton Highlands, MA 7,059 1.3 mi
02466 Auburndale, MA 8,096 1.5 mi
02460 Newtonville, MA 8,742 2.1 mi
02453 Waltham, MA 28,968 2.9 mi
02459 Newton Center, MA 19,095 2.2 mi
02481 Wellesley Hills, MA 16,244 2.4 mi

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Related Areas

Middlesex County Waban, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02468 in? ▼
ZIP code 02468 (Waban) 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 02468? ▼
ZIP code 02468 in Waban, MA has a population of 5,273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02468? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02468 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02468? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02468 is $1,846,600, which is 564% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02468? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02468 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02468? ▼
ZIP code 02468 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02468? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02468 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Construction (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02468? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02468 decreased by 0.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 02468? ▼
In ZIP code 02468, 92.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 89.4% 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 02468? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02468 is 27.3 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 02468? ▼
In ZIP code 02468, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02468? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02468 is 1.0% 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.