Zip code 02148: Malden, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 02148?

02148 is assigned to Malden, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02148 in?

02148 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 02148?

About 65,906 people live in 02148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 02148?

The median household income in 02148 is $100,606.

Q: What zip codes are near 02148?

The closest zip codes to 02148 are 02149, 02176, 02153, 02155, 02150.

Residential delivery areaMiddlesex CountyEastern Time

Population

65,906

Median household income

$101K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$634K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,204/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.1 sq mi

13,061 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02148

02148 is a dense urban zip code in Malden, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), covering 5.1 sq mi of land. About 65,906 people live here, or 13,061 per square mile. The median resident is 35.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $100,606 a year, 25% above the national median of $80,734. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $633,500, or 6.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 41% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,204 a month.

45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.4 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and office and administrative support. 52% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 02148 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index73.8
98th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.78th of 522 in MA
Population density13,061/sq mi
95th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi40th of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents41.2%
95th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%12th of 522 in MA
Population65,906
92nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,0562nd of 522 in MA
Tech workers7.4%
92nd
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%84th of 520 in MA
Median gross rent$2,204
90th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,76285th of 461 in MA
Average commute34.4 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min74th of 504 in MA
Median home value$633,500
84th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100183rd of 506 in MA
Work from home19.8%
77th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%222nd of 520 in MA
Median earnings per worker$60,443
76th
U.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095288th of 519 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher45.1%
73rd
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%270th of 521 in MA
Median household income$100,606
72nd
U.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960305th of 503 in MA
Per capita income$48,581
69th
U.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897354th of 522 in MA
Broadband access94.3%
69th
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%252nd of 518 in MA
Unemployment rate5.4%
59th
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%177th of 520 in MA
Healthcare workers10%
58th
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%254th of 520 in MA
Poverty rate11.4%
53rd
U.S. 12.5% · MA 10%116th of 519 in MA
Rent-burdened renters51.2%
52nd
U.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%265th of 506 in MA
Housing vacancy6.6%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%218th of 519 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.426
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489296th of 517 in MA
Uninsured rate4.9%
32nd
U.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%43rd of 521 in MA
Government workers11.5%
31st
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%323rd of 520 in MA
Median age35.8
26th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40447th of 522 in MA
Residents 65 and older13%
23rd
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%463rd of 522 in MA
Residents under 1818.2%
20th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%288th of 522 in MA
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%400th of 520 in MA
Veterans2.7%
12th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%430th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate41.3%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%462nd of 518 in MA

Measure	02148	Middlesex	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Diversity index	73.8	54.3	52.7	61.4	98th	8th of 522
Population density	13,061/sq mi	2,003/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	95th	40th of 522
Foreign-born residents	41.2%	23.1%	18%	14.1%	95th	12th of 522
Population	65,906	1,638,365	7,044,056	334,922,499	92nd	2nd of 522
Tech workers	7.4%	7.8%	4.9%	3.8%	92nd	84th of 520
Median gross rent	$2,204	$2,201	$1,762	$1,413	90th	85th of 461
Average commuteWeakness	34.4 min	29.9 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	90th	74th of 504
Median home value	$633,500	$727,800	$562,100	$332,700	84th	183rd of 506
Work from home	19.8%	24.7%	18.6%	15.1%	77th	222nd of 520
Median earnings per worker	$60,443	$73,671	$62,095	$49,666	76th	288th of 519
Bachelor's degree or higher	45.1%	59.5%	47.3%	35.7%	73rd	270th of 521
Median household income	$100,606	$130,847	$103,960	$80,734	72nd	305th of 503
Per capita income	$48,581	$69,556	$57,897	$44,673	69th	354th of 522
Broadband access	94.3%	94.7%	92.8%	91%	69th	252nd of 518
Unemployment rate	5.4%	4.4%	5.2%	5.2%	59th	177th of 520
Healthcare workers	10%	8.9%	10.3%	9.7%	58th	254th of 520
Poverty rate	11.4%	7.7%	10%	12.5%	53rd	116th of 519
Rent-burdened renters	51.2%	47.1%	51.8%	51.1%	52nd	265th of 506
Housing vacancy	6.6%	4.5%	8.1%	10.1%	49th	218th of 519
Income inequality (Gini)	0.426	0.475	0.489	0.483	42nd	296th of 517
Uninsured rate	4.9%	2.4%	2.6%	8.4%	32nd	43rd of 521
Government workers	11.5%	10.8%	12.7%	14.5%	31st	323rd of 520
Median age	35.8	38.9	40	38.9	26th	447th of 522
Residents 65 and older	13%	16.3%	17.9%	17.2%	23rd	463rd of 522
Residents under 18	18.2%	19.5%	19.4%	22%	20th	288th of 522
Self-employed workers	6.5%	8.7%	8.8%	10%	14th	400th of 520
Veterans	2.7%	3.3%	4.3%	6.2%	12th	430th of 522
Homeownership rateWeakness	41.3%	61.3%	62.5%	65.2%	10th	462nd of 518

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

22%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.8

Under 18

18.2%

65 and over

13%

Race and ethnicity

White39%
Black13%
Hispanic9%
Asian28%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

73.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

41.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

42.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

48%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

23%

Asian / Pacific

19%

Other

Households

Households: 26,042
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 61.7%
Married couples: 44.8%
Living alone: 25.3%
Veterans (of adults): 2.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

15%

Median household income

02148

$100,606

Middlesex Co.

$130,847

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$48,581

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

30.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.426

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02148

$633,500

Middlesex Co.

$727,800

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02148

$2,204

Middlesex Co.

$2,201

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

31%

2–4 units

34%

5–19 units

20+ units

28%

Mobile home

0.3%

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 27,876
Owner-occupied: 41.3%
Vacant: 6.6%
Median year built: 1950
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.8%
Home value to income: 6.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

42%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

19%

Walked

Bicycle

0.6%

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

15%

20–29

17%

30–44

31%

45–59

15%

60+

15%

Average commute

34.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

12%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Food service

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Production

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Professional and technical services

14%

Education

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Construction

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$60,443

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02148	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$83,457	$74,888
Service	$29,239	$26,804
Sales and office	$48,209	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,534	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,504	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

22%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 86%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.8%
Households with broadband: 94.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81%
No internet access: 4.2%
Without health insurance: 4.9%
Limited-English households: 15.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Malden
State: Massachusetts
County: Middlesex County
Center point: 42.4294° N, 71.0587° W
Land area: 5.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Malden100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 02148

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02149	Everett, MA	1.6 mi	50,045	$85,218	$610,000
02176	Melrose, MA	1.8 mi	29,650	$133,953	$822,900
02153	Medford, MA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
02155	Medford, MA	2.5 mi	61,730	$129,700	$755,500
02150	Chelsea, MA	2.6 mi	39,908	$72,179	$493,500
02151	Revere, MA	3 mi	60,012	$86,969	$597,400
02145	Somerville, MA	3.1 mi	27,495	$123,755	$828,600
02129	Charlestown, MA	3.4 mi	20,032	$157,247	$912,000
02298	Boston, MA · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
01906	Saugus, MA	3.6 mi	28,773	$101,539	$603,400
02180	Stoneham, MA	3.7 mi	23,355	$113,964	$671,900
02143	Somerville, MA	3.8 mi	25,513	$130,753	$926,800

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Questions about 02148

What city is zip code 02148?

02148 is assigned to Malden, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02148 in?

02148 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02148?

About 65,906 people live in 02148, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02148 in?

02148 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02148?

The median household income in 02148 is $100,606.

What zip codes are near 02148?

The closest zip codes to 02148 are 02149, 02176, 02153, 02155, 02150.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02148, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.