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 High-density area
- $150,560
- Median income Above-median income area
- $933,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02474 (Arlington, MA) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.8 in 2023 to 305.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,030. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $933,200 (56% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 61.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,179.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 02474 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 02474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02474.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02474?
38.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
19.3%
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?
$150,560
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$88,030
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02474 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Arlington, 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)
$150,560 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
12,629housing units
12,629
Total Housing Units
12,182
Occupied Units
447
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$933,200
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02474 vs 02476 →
ZIP 02474 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02155
Medford (02155)
57,964 residents
- 02135
Brighton (02135)
42,780 residents
- 01801
Woburn (01801)
38,903 residents
- 02138
Cambridge (02138)
36,314 residents
- 02472
Watertown (02472)
32,014 residents
- 02474
Arlington (02474)
26,312 residents
- 02478
Belmont (02478)
24,664 residents
- 02144
Somerville (02144)
23,891 residents
- 01890 21,382
Winchester (01890)
21,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02474 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02474 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01890
Winchester (01890)
$230,198 median income
- 02478
Belmont (02478)
$183,137 median income
- 02476
Arlington (02476)
$151,131 median income
- 02474
Arlington (02474)
$150,560 median income
- 02144
Somerville (02144)
$150,313 median income
- 02140
Cambridge (02140)
$135,286 median income
- 02155
Medford (02155)
$129,700 median income
- 02472
Watertown (02472)
$126,336 median income
- 02138
Cambridge (02138)
$119,967 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02474, 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 (26,312 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 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.
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