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Wellesley, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02482

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

10,306
945/sq mi
$226,250
Median income
$1,352,500
Median home value
86.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wellesley 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
945
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02482 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02482 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 10,306 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 945 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02482 skews affluent, with a median household income of $226,250 (96% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $114,232. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $1,352,500 (126% above the state average) with median rent at $2,701 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Norfolk County, letting you compare 02482 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 02482

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellesley, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02482.

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 02482, Wellesley, 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

10,306

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

945

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02482?

44.3

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

25.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 17.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$226,250

Median Household Income

+96% vs state

$114,232

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02482 ranks nationally

Wellesley, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$226,250 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 91.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 86.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,165

Total Housing Units

4,063

Occupied Units

102

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$1,352,500

Median Home Value

+126% vs state

$2,701

Median Rent

1962

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02482 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.7% 199
2020 +0.6% 200
2021 +1.1% 203
2022 +8.7% 220
2024 – 253

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 428 business establishments in ZIP 02482, employing approximately 4,751 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,039,000.

428

Businesses

4,751

Employees

$341.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 18.0%
Retail trade 60 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 56 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 41 9.6%
Finance and insurance 38 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 34 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 5.1%
Construction 18 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.7%
Educational services 16 3.7%
Wholesale trade 10 2.3%
Information 7 1.6%
Industries not classified 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 02482 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 02482 ranks #5 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 02482 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 02482 ranks #5 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
02457 Babson Park, MA 1,432 1.6 mi
02481 Wellesley Hills, MA 16,244 1.9 mi
01760 Natick, MA 32,786 2.6 mi
02493 Weston, MA 11,261 4.5 mi
02030 Dover, MA 5,589 4.0 mi
02494 Needham Heights, MA 8,955 3.5 mi
02492 Needham, MA 19,931 3.1 mi
02462 Newton Lower Falls, MA 1,554 3.3 mi
02464 Newton Upper Falls, MA 2,953 4.3 mi
02466 Auburndale, MA 8,096 4.4 mi

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Related Areas

Norfolk County Wellesley, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02482 in? ▼
ZIP code 02482 (Wellesley) 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 02482? ▼
ZIP code 02482 in Wellesley, MA has a population of 10,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02482? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02482 is $226,250, which is 197% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02482? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02482 is $1,352,500, which is 386% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02482? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02482 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02482? ▼
ZIP code 02482 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 4,751 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02482? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02482 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (77), Retail trade (60), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02482? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02482 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 02482? ▼
In ZIP code 02482, 91.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.8% 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 02482? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02482 is 28.5 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 02482? ▼
In ZIP code 02482, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02482? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02482 is 6.2% 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.