02148 ZIP Code — Malden, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02148 is located in Malden, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 5.05 square miles and serves a population of 65,463 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/617/857.

About ZIP code 02148

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $570,600. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $90,295.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

65,463

population

5.05

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malden	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	65,463
Population density	12,963 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	5.05 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.4328
Longitude	-71.0544
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	781/617/857

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

65,463

Population

12,963

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$90,295

Median household income

$43,728

Per capita income

$570,600

Median home value

$1,962

Median monthly rent

42.6%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

1,544

Housing units

43.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,126

Under 5

1,985

1,521

5–9

1,420

1,642

10–14

1,534

1,526

15–19

1,424

2,647

20–24

2,471

7,190

25–34

6,713

4,827

35–44

4,507

4,142

45–54

3,868

2,168

55–59

2,025

1,718

60–64

1,605

2,405

65–74

2,245

1,306

75–84

1,219

636

85+

593

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,045	18.4%
18 and over	53,418	81.6%
65 and over	8,404	12.8%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.3%

Asian 25.3%

Black or African American 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Two or more races 6.6%

Other race 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	31,501	44.3%
Asian	17,983	25.3%
Black or African American	8,686	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5,617	7.9%
Two or more races	4,689	6.6%
Other race	2,486	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	118	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	8.3%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$90,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 29.8%

$500k–$1M 58.0%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$570,600
Median rent / month	$1,962
Owner occupied	42.6%
Renter occupied	57.4%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	24.6%
Large apartment buildings	26.0%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	49.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	24.4%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	25.5%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.6%
1 vehicle	43.0%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.1%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	12.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11,605	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	2,141	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	5,517	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	6,546	25.4%
Households with children under 18	7,646	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,687	25.9%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.3%	34.6%
Married	47.6%	48.4%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%
Widowed	0.7%	7.2%
Divorced	4.2%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	43.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	826	5.6%
Kindergarten	518	3.5%
Elementary school	4,779	32.6%
High school	2,456	16.8%
College / grad school	6,074	41.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Professional & management 18.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.1%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.6%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	21.4%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.4%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.4%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,435	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	61,352	93.7%
Spanish	16,124	26.3%
Other Indo-European	1,779	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5,710	9.3%
Other languages	7,544	12.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	38,505	58.8%
Born in same state	37,306	57.0%
Born in different state	28,785	44.0%
Foreign born	1,199	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	26,958	41.2%
Not a US citizen	12,499	46.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8,151	12.5%
French	2,813	4.3%
Arab	2,297	3.5%
German	1,498	2.3%
Polish	222	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	144	0.2%
Norwegian	108	0.2%
Dutch	67	0.1%
Irish	22	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02148

What part of Malden is ZIP code 02148?

ZIP code 02148 covers a portion of Malden, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County.

What county is ZIP code 02148 in?

ZIP code 02148 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 02148?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 02148 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 02148 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 02148 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02148?

The median home value in ZIP code 02148 is $570,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 02148?

ZIP code 02148 has an estimated population of 65,463 residents, with a density of 12,973 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02148 in?

ZIP code 02148 observes the EST timezone.