Zip code 02457: Babson Park, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 02457?

02457 is assigned to Babson Park, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02457 in?

02457 is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 02457?

About 1,881 people live in 02457, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 02457?

The closest zip codes to 02457 are 02481, 02482, 02492, 02494, 02462.

Residential delivery areaNorfolk CountyEastern Time

Population

1,881

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

9,221 people/sq mi

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

About 02457

02457 is an urban zip code in Babson Park, Massachusetts (Norfolk County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 1,881 people live here, or 9,221 per square mile. The median resident is 19.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

Commuters average 13.7 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and food service.

How 02457 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy100%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%1st of 519 in MA
Population density9,221/sq mi
91st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi56th of 522 in MA
Diversity index68.2
90th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.726th of 522 in MA
Work from home21%
80th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%193rd of 520 in MA
Government workers15.7%
64th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%158th of 520 in MA
Foreign-born residents14.5%
63rd
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%163rd of 522 in MA
Unemployment rate5.5%
61st
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%166th of 520 in MA
Tech workers2.6%
45th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%325th of 520 in MA
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%47th of 521 in MA
Population1,881
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056428th of 522 in MA
Per capita income$5,236
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897522nd of 522 in MA
Median age19.9
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40520th of 522 in MA
Average commute13.7 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min499th of 504 in MA
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%518th of 522 in MA
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%520th of 522 in MA
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%520th of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$4,580
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095519th of 519 in MA
Healthcare workers2.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%499th of 520 in MA
Self-employed workers0.8%
1st
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%508th of 520 in MA

Measure	02457	Norfolk	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Housing vacancy	100%	4%	8.1%	10.1%	99th	1st of 519
Population density	9,221/sq mi	1,843/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	91st	56th of 522
Diversity index	68.2	50.1	52.7	61.4	90th	26th of 522
Work from home	21%	22.8%	18.6%	15.1%	80th	193rd of 520
Government workers	15.7%	11.9%	12.7%	14.5%	64th	158th of 520
Foreign-born residents	14.5%	19.3%	18%	14.1%	63rd	163rd of 522
Unemployment rate	5.5%	4.9%	5.2%	5.2%	61st	166th of 520
Tech workers	2.6%	5.8%	4.9%	3.8%	45th	325th of 520
Uninsured rate	4.7%	1.9%	2.6%	8.4%	29th	47th of 521
Population	1,881	730,082	7,044,056	334,922,499	3rd	428th of 522
Per capita incomeWeakness	$5,236	$71,758	$57,897	$44,673	1st	522nd of 522
Median age	19.9	40.9	40	38.9	1st	520th of 522
Average commuteStrength	13.7 min	32.5 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	1st	499th of 504
Veterans	0%	3.8%	4.3%	6.2%	1st	518th of 522
Residents 65 and older	0%	17.8%	17.9%	17.2%	1st	520th of 522
Residents under 18	0%	20.5%	19.4%	22%	1st	520th of 522
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$4,580	$76,086	$62,095	$49,666	1st	519th of 519
Healthcare workers	2.2%	11.1%	10.3%	9.7%	1st	499th of 520
Self-employed workers	0.8%	8.8%	8.8%	10%	1st	508th of 520

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

5–17

100%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.9

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White49%
Black8%
Hispanic18%
Asian18%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

68.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

29.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

No data reported.

Households

Households: 0
Average household size: —
Family households: —
Married couples: —
Living alone: —
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

No data reported.

Median household income

02457

—

Norfolk Co.

$130,739

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$5,236

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

—

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

—

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02457

—

Norfolk Co.

$683,900

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02457

—

Norfolk Co.

$2,149

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

100%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 18
Owner-occupied: —
Vacant: 100%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

24%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

48%

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

37%

10–19

34%

20–29

18%

30–44

45–59

60+

0.7%

Average commute

13.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

27%

Education

17%

Food service

11%

Transportation and moving

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Healthcare

Management

Production

0.4%

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

43%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Retail

10%

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Information

Wholesale

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Manufacturing

0.4%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.1%

Construction

Median earnings per worker

$4,580

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

0.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

26.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02457	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$5,214	$74,888
Service	under $2,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$5,592	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$3,884	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No data reported.

High school graduate or higher: —
Bachelor's degree or higher: —
Graduate or professional degree: —
Households with broadband: —
Cable, fiber or DSL: —
No internet access: —
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: —

Geography

City (USPS): Babson Park
State: Massachusetts
County: Norfolk County
Center point: 42.2983° N, 71.2730° W
Land area: 0.2 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

Wellesley (unincorporated)100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 02457

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02481	Wellesley Hills, MA	0.9 mi	17,415	$250,000+	$1,694,600
02482	Wellesley, MA	1.2 mi	11,051	$226,250	$1,352,500
02492	Needham, MA	2.1 mi	21,424	$226,645	$1,218,800
02494	Needham Heights, MA	2.1 mi	11,035	$179,720	$1,107,700
02462	Newton Lower Falls, MA	2.5 mi	1,470	$216,339	$1,210,700
02464	Newton Upper Falls, MA	2.9 mi	3,833	$105,729	$940,200
02468	Waban, MA	3 mi	5,773	$250,000+	$1,846,600
02466	Auburndale, MA	3.5 mi	8,679	$170,089	$1,174,000
02461	Newton Highlands, MA	3.6 mi	6,975	$224,000	$1,255,400
01760	Natick, MA	4 mi	36,782	$138,563	$821,300
02454	Waltham, MA · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—
02465	West Newton, MA	4.2 mi	11,697	$194,265	$1,159,200

Questions about 02457

What city is zip code 02457?

02457 is assigned to Babson Park, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02457 in?

02457 is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02457?

About 1,881 people live in 02457, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02457 in?

02457 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 02457?

The closest zip codes to 02457 are 02481, 02482, 02492, 02494, 02462.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02457, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.