02474 ZIP Code – Arlington, Massachusetts
02474 is a ZIP code serving Arlington, Massachusetts in Middlesex County with a population of approximately 28,167 residents. The median household income is $134,169 — above the Massachusetts average and well above the national average. At $833,000, median home values run well above the national average, with 61.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,015 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 44% single-family (increasing), 23% apartments (decreasing), 33% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.6%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 38.3, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 02476, 02478, 02140.
ZIP Code 02474 Data
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ZIP 02474 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02474 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $134k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $833k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,015 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 73.8% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02476 – Arlington
- 02478 – Belmont
- 02140 – Cambridge
- 01890 – Winchester
- 02144 – Somerville
- 02155 – Medford
- 02138 – Cambridge
- 02472 – Watertown
- 02452 – Waltham
- 02145 – Somerville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02476 | ARLINGTON | 17,739 | $138,959 |
| 02478 | BELMONT | 26,964 | $164,720 |
| 02140 | CAMBRIDGE | 21,553 | $137,792 |
| 01890 | WINCHESTER | 22,809 | $208,531 |
| 02144 | SOMERVILLE | 25,022 | $133,627 |