02457 ZIP Code — Babson Park, MA

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02457 is located in Babson Park, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 0.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,758 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/781/774.

About ZIP code 02457

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02457 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,758

population

0.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Babson Park	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,758
Population density	8,790 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2988
Longitude	-71.2601
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/781/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,758

Population

8,790

People per sq mi

20.0

Median age

Median household income

$5,560

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

55.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

375

15–19

493

380

20–24

501

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1	0.1%
18 and over	1,757	99.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	20.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.5%

Asian 26.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Two or more races 7.9%

Black or African American 6.3%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	897	46.5%
Asian	509	26.4%
Hispanic or Latino	171	8.9%
Two or more races	153	7.9%
Black or African American	121	6.3%
Other race	73	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	20.9%	14.3%

$15k–$25k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	53.1%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	53.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	46.9%
1950–1959	53.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	46.9%
2 bedrooms	53.1%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
No fuel used	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 55.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	55.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1,758	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 49.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Retail trade 8.5%

Professional & management 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 2.8%

Information 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	35.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.9%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	13.0%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	54.7%
Work from home	26.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	12.8%
High blood pressure	5.6%
High cholesterol	8.1%
Diabetes	0.8%
Heart disease	0.5%
Stroke	0.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	2.7%
Kidney disease	0.5%
Pulmonary disease	0.9%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	5.2%
Binge drinking	25.1%
No physical activity	10.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.6%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	3.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	2.8%
No health insurance	6.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	78.6%
Cholesterol screening	76.6%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.1%
Public insurance	2.9%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,758	100.0%
Spanish	115	6.5%
Other Indo-European	63	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	1.8%
Other languages	20	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,452	82.6%
Born in same state	1,373	78.1%
Born in different state	433	24.6%
Foreign born	79	4.5%
Naturalized citizen	306	17.4%
Not a US citizen	65	21.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	6.5%
Arab	34	1.9%
Norwegian	22	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	1.1%
German	14	0.8%
Irish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02457

What city is ZIP code 02457 in?

ZIP code 02457 is primarily assigned to Babson Park, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02457 in?

ZIP code 02457 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02457?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 02457?

ZIP code 02457 has an estimated population of 1,758 residents, with a density of 8,660 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02457 in?

ZIP code 02457 observes the EST timezone.