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Arlington, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02474

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

26,312
3,330/sq mi
$150,560
Median income
$933,200
Median home value
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
3,330
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02474 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02474 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 26,312 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 3,330 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02474 skews affluent, with a median household income of $150,560 (30% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $88,030. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $933,200 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,179 monthly, and 61.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02474, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 02474

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02474.

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 02474, Arlington, 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

26,312

Population

7.9

Area (sq mi)

3,330

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02474?

38.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$150,560

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$88,030

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02474 ranks nationally

Arlington, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$150,560 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,629

Total Housing Units

12,182

Occupied Units

447

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%

$933,200

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$2,179

Median Rent

1947

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02474 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 232
2021 +3.4% 240
2022 +15.6% 277
2023 +4.5% 290
2024 +5.4% 305

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 452 business establishments in ZIP 02474, employing approximately 3,974 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,795,000.

452

Businesses

3,974

Employees

$219.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 58 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 51 11.3%
Construction 49 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 48 10.6%
Retail trade 43 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 3.8%
Educational services 16 3.5%
Finance and insurance 14 3.1%
Information 9 2.0%
Wholesale trade 8 1.8%
Manufacturing 6 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.9%

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 02474 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 02474 ranks #6 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 02474 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 02474 ranks #4 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
02476 Arlington, MA 16,532 1.0 mi
01890 Winchester, MA 21,382 2.2 mi
02478 Belmont, MA 24,664 2.0 mi
02140 Cambridge, MA 17,607 2.2 mi
02155 Medford, MA 57,964 2.4 mi
02144 Somerville, MA 23,891 2.2 mi
02138 Cambridge, MA 36,314 3.0 mi
01801 Woburn, MA 38,903 4.6 mi
02472 Watertown, MA 32,014 3.6 mi
02135 Brighton, MA 42,780 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Middlesex County

02148 standard
Malden, MA
Pop: 59,503
02155 standard
Medford, MA
Pop: 57,964
02149 standard
Everett, MA
Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
Woburn, MA
Pop: 38,903
01752 standard
Marlborough, MA
Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
Framingham, MA
Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Arlington, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02474 in? ▼
ZIP code 02474 (Arlington) 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 02474? ▼
ZIP code 02474 in Arlington, MA has a population of 26,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02474? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02474 is $150,560, which is 97% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02474? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02474 is $933,200, which is 235% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02474? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02474 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02474? ▼
ZIP code 02474 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 3,974 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02474? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02474 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Health care and social assistance (58), Accommodation and food services (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02474? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02474 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 02474? ▼
In ZIP code 02474, 85.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.3% 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 02474? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02474 is 31.9 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 02474? ▼
In ZIP code 02474, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02474? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02474 is 4.6% 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.