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Arlington, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02476

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

16,532
3,050/sq mi
$151,131
Median income
$934,800
Median home value
75.7%
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
3,050
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02476 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02476 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 16,532 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 3,050 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02476 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,131 (31% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $97,683. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $934,800 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,917 monthly, and 62.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 02476 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02476

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arlington, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02476.

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 02476, 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

16,532

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

3,050

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02476?

46.8

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$151,131

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$97,683

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02476 ranks nationally

Arlington, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,131 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 75.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,117

Total Housing Units

7,823

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$934,800

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,917

Median Rent

1938

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02476 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 230
2021 +3.9% 239
2022 +9.4% 261
2023 +4.1% 272
2024 +8.4% 295

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 436 business establishments in ZIP 02476, employing approximately 3,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,354,000.

436

Businesses

3,887

Employees

$244.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 84 19.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 58 13.3%
Retail trade 47 10.8%
Construction 40 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 29 6.7%
Finance and insurance 25 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.4%
Information 12 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.3%
Educational services 8 1.8%
Wholesale trade 7 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.4%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%

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 02476 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 02476 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 02476 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 02476 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
02474 Arlington, MA 26,312 1.0 mi
02478 Belmont, MA 24,664 1.4 mi
02472 Watertown, MA 32,014 3.2 mi
01890 Winchester, MA 21,382 2.9 mi
02140 Cambridge, MA 17,607 2.7 mi
02452 Waltham, MA 14,238 2.8 mi
02144 Somerville, MA 23,891 2.9 mi
02155 Medford, MA 57,964 3.4 mi
02458 Newton, MA 12,131 4.4 mi
02138 Cambridge, MA 36,314 3.2 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 02476 in? ▼
ZIP code 02476 (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 02476? ▼
ZIP code 02476 in Arlington, MA has a population of 16,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02476? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02476 is $151,131, which is 98% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02476? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02476 is $934,800, which is 236% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02476? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02476 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02476? ▼
ZIP code 02476 has 436 business establishments employing approximately 3,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02476? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02476 are: Health care and social assistance (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02476? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02476 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 02476? ▼
In ZIP code 02476, 85.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.7% 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 02476? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02476 is 32.8 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 02476? ▼
In ZIP code 02476, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02476? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02476 is 6.7% 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.