02493 ZIP Code — Weston, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02493 is located in Weston, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 16.82 square miles and serves a population of 11,759 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617.

About ZIP code 02493

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 $1,434,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, 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 poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02493 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,759

population

16.82

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02493 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02493

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02493. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weston	Acceptable
Weston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,759
Population density	699 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	16.82 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	42.3578
Longitude	-71.2954
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	617

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.4%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	50.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

11,759

Population

699

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$250,001

Median household income

$118,412

Per capita income

$1,434,000

Median home value

$2,072

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

3,477

Housing units

82.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

300

Under 5

291

420

5–9

407

512

10–14

495

529

15–19

512

311

20–24

301

308

25–34

299

569

35–44

551

926

45–54

897

491

55–59

476

342

60–64

331

569

65–74

550

446

75–84

432

251

85+

243

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,924	24.9%
18 and over	8,835	75.1%
65 and over	2,491	21.2%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.5%

Asian 12.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 2.9%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,007	73.5%
Asian	1,560	12.7%
Two or more races	503	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	498	4.1%
Black or African American	361	2.9%
Other race	308	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.4%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	50.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 1.1%

$50k–$75k 3.6%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 57.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	1.1%
$50k–$75k	3.6%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	57.8%
Median income	$250,001

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 0.2%

$500k–$1M 20.9%

$1M+ 73.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,434,000
Median rent / month	$2,072
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	8.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	18.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	8.9%
3 bedrooms	23.6%
4 bedrooms	34.2%
5+ bedrooms	27.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.5%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	23.4%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,711	72.5%
Cohabiting couple	55	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	312	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	663	17.7%
Households with children under 18	1,377	36.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,638	43.8%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	22.4%
Married	61.5%	61.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.6%	8.9%
Divorced	3.5%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 6.9%

Some college, no degree 5.2%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 34.2%

Graduate / professional 47.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	82.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	266	7.1%
Kindergarten	161	4.3%
Elementary school	1,461	38.9%
High school	843	22.5%
College / grad school	1,021	27.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.1%

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Finance & real estate 19.0%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Other services 4.4%

Construction 3.0%

Retail trade 2.9%

Information 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Public administration 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	79.9%
Service	4.5%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.5%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.3%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	24.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 27.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.5%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	13.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.4%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	7.4%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	6.6%
No health insurance	3.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	80.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	6.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	371	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.1%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,168	95.0%
Spanish	490	4.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	156	1.4%
Other languages	309	2.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,396	79.9%
Born in same state	9,115	77.5%
Born in different state	5,718	48.6%
Foreign born	281	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,363	20.1%
Not a US citizen	1,769	74.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,200	10.2%
Italian	1,187	10.1%
English	648	5.5%
Arab	384	3.3%
German	305	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	35	0.3%
Norwegian	27	0.2%
Polish	26	0.2%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02493

What city is ZIP code 02493 in?

ZIP code 02493 is primarily assigned to Weston, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02493 in?

ZIP code 02493 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02493?

82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02493 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 02493 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02493 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 02493 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02493?

The median household income in ZIP code 02493 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02493 in?

ZIP code 02493 observes the EST timezone.