Weston, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02493
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,261
- 259/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,694,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weston 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
- 259
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02493 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02493 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 11,261 residents across 43.6 square miles, a density of 259 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02493 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (116% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $136,646. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,694,400 (183% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,085.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 84.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 02493 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 02493
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weston, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02493.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 23
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 02493, Weston, 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
11,261
Population
43.6
Area (sq mi)
259
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02493?
44.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
22.2%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$136,646
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02493 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Weston, 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)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
3,969housing units
3,969
Total Housing Units
3,776
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,694,400
Median Home Value
+183% vs state ZIP avg
$2,085
Median Rent
1964
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
+38.9%
YoY Change (2022)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02493 have increased 38.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.0% | 167 |
| 2019 | -1.3% | 165 |
| 2020 | -6.3% | 154 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 160 |
| 2022 | +38.9% | 222 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 314 business establishments in ZIP 02493, employing approximately 3,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,375,000.
314
Businesses
3,311
Employees
$210.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 19.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 15.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 26 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 6.7% |
| Educational services | 14 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.9% |
| Information | 7 | 2.2% |
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 02493 vs 01778 →
ZIP 02493 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02453
Waltham (02453)
28,968 residents
- 02451
Waltham (02451)
17,426 residents
- 02481
Wellesley Hills (02481)
16,244 residents
- 01778
Wayland (01778)
13,109 residents
- 02465
West Newton (02465)
11,710 residents
- 02493 11,261
Weston (02493)
11,261 residents
- 02482 10,306
Wellesley (02482)
10,306 residents
- 02466 8,096
Auburndale (02466)
8,096 residents
- 01773 5,112
Lincoln (01773)
5,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02493 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02493 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02493
Weston (02493)
$250,000 median income
- 02481
Wellesley Hills (02481)
$250,000 median income
- 02482
Wellesley (02482)
$226,250 median income
- 01778
Wayland (01778)
$219,375 median income
- 02462
Newton Lower Falls (02462)
$216,339 median income
- 01773
Lincoln (01773)
$209,327 median income
- 02465
West Newton (02465)
$194,265 median income
- 02466
Auburndale (02466)
$170,089 median income
- 02451
Waltham (02451)
$122,335 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02493 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01778 | Wayland, MA | 13,109 | 3.0 mi |
| 02482 | Wellesley, MA | 10,306 | 4.5 mi |
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 8,096 | 2.8 mi |
| 02453 | Waltham, MA | 28,968 | 3.1 mi |
| 02481 | Wellesley Hills, MA | 16,244 | 3.4 mi |
| 02462 | Newton Lower Falls, MA | 1,554 | 3.0 mi |
| 01773 | Lincoln, MA | 5,112 | 4.6 mi |
| 02451 | Waltham, MA | 17,426 | 3.5 mi |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 11,710 | 3.8 mi |
| 02457 | Babson Park, MA | 1,432 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02493, 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 (11,261 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 02493 in?
ZIP code 02493 (Weston) 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 02493?
ZIP code 02493 in Weston, MA has a population of 11,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02493?
The median household income in ZIP 02493 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02493?
The median home value in ZIP 02493 is $1,694,400, which is 509% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02493?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02493 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02493?
ZIP code 02493 has 314 business establishments employing approximately 3,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02493?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02493 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (62), Health care and social assistance (48), Real estate and rental and leasing (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02493?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02493 increased by 38.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 02493?
In ZIP code 02493, 89.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.3% 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 02493?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02493 is 26.8 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 02493?
In ZIP code 02493, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02493?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02493 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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