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Middlesex County
Waban, MA
02468
02468 ZIP Code — Waban, MA
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02468 is located in
Waban ,
Massachusetts ,
within Middlesex County .
It covers approximately 1.54 square miles and serves a population of
5,589 residents.
This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 617/781 .
About ZIP code 02468
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,659,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($250,001) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 90% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 02468 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
5,589
Population density
3,629 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
1.54 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
42.3265
Longitude
-71.2319
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
617/781
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
6.9%
23.8%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
6.0%
23.1%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
32.1%
28.5%
Over $200k
67.2%
20.9%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$250,001
Median household income
$133,847
Per capita income
$1,659,100
Median home value
90.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,579 28.3% 18 and over 4,010 71.7% 65 and over 1,154 20.6% Median age 47.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 4,532 79.2% Asian 692 12.1% Two or more races 268 4.7% Hispanic or Latino 136 2.4% Other race 55 1% Black or African American 42 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
6.9%
23.8%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
6.0%
23.1%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
32.1%
28.5%
Over $200k
67.2%
20.9%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.8% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 0.5% $25k–$35k 0.5% $35k–$50k 2.3% $50k–$75k 2.7% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 5.0% $150k–$200k 8.8% $200k+ 71.3% Median income $250,001
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,659,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.5% Renter occupied 3.5% Vacant 0.8% Single-family detached 96.4% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 10.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 2.0% 1990–1999 0.9% 1980–1989 1.2% 1970–1979 3.0% 1960–1969 2.3% 1950–1959 21.9% 1940–1949 12.9% 1939 or earlier 47.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.2% 2 bedrooms 3.2% 3 bedrooms 23.0% 4 bedrooms 39.0% 5+ bedrooms 34.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.2% 1 vehicle 18.8% 2 vehicles 56.0% 3 or more 24.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 76.4% Electricity 6.5% Propane / LP gas 4.9% Fuel oil 10.0% Wood 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,593 81.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 126 6.4% Female householder, no spouse 243 12.4% Households with children under 18 917 46.7% Households with seniors (65+) 730 37.2% Average household size 2.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.2% 18.1% Married 81.2% 73.3% Separated 0.1% 0.0% Widowed 1.3% 3.7% Divorced 2.2% 4.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
2.9%
Graduate / professional
63.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.3% Bachelor's or higher 90.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 129 8.0% Kindergarten 72 4.5% Elementary school 797 49.5% High school 440 27.3% College / grad school 173 10.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.2%
Professional & management
19.2%
Finance & real estate
15.7%
Public administration
3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 78.8% Service 4.0% Sales & office 14.3% Natural resources & construction 2.4% Production & transportation 0.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.0% Government 5.7% Self-employed 10.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.4% Carpool 5.1% Public transit 7.2% Walk 0.5% Work from home 30.0% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 29.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.2% Retirement income 16.5% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 19.1% High blood pressure 27.9% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 7.2% Heart disease 5.0% Stroke 2.1% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 22.2% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 3.5% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 6.0% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 11.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 24.5% Depression 15.5% Fair or poor health 6.3% Poor mental health 9.5% Poor physical health 6.0% No health insurance 3.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 83.4% Cholesterol screening 95.7% Teeth loss 4.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 71 1.8%
Disability % Any disability 3.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.3% 65 and over 6.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 93.6% Public insurance 15.2% No insurance 0.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,284 94.5% Spanish 294 5.6% Other Indo-European 21 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 62 1.2% Other languages 154 2.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,501 80.5% Born in same state 4,355 77.9% Born in different state 2,350 42.0% Foreign born 146 2.6% Naturalized citizen 1,088 19.5% Not a US citizen 631 58.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 857 15.3% French 477 8.5% Arab 238 4.3% English 78 1.4% German 43 0.8%
Ancestry Count % Irish 32 0.6% Norwegian 19 0.3% Dutch 9 0.2% Polish 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.1% Internet access 99.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02468
What city is ZIP code 02468 in?
ZIP code 02468 is primarily assigned to Waban, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02468 in?
ZIP code 02468 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 02468?
90% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 02468 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 02468 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02468?
The median household income in ZIP code 02468 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02468?
The median home value in ZIP code 02468 is $1,659,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 02468 in?
ZIP code 02468 observes the EST timezone.
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