ZIP Code 02482
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Wellesley · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 10,306
- Median income
- $226,250
- Median home value
- $1,352,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 86.8%
- Land area
- 10.9 sq mi
945/sq mi
▲ 197% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 386% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 02482 in Wellesley, Massachusetts has a population of 10,306. The median household income is $226,250, which is 197% above the national average. Median home value is $1,352,500, 386% above the US average. 86.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02482 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.9 square miles in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,306 residents, producing a population density of 945 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02482 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02482 sits at $226,250 (96% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $114,232. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. 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, a direct signal of whether 02482 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 86.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02482 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02482.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02482?
44.3
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
25.7%
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?
$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
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?
4,165
Total Housing Units
4,063
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02482 vs 02457 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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