ZIP Code 02482 Demographics & Data

About Wellesley, MA (ZIP Code 02482)

Massachusetts

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 02482

The 02482 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Wellesley, MA in Norfolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 10,855. Approximately 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $168,361. The median age in 02482 is estimated to at 43.9 years, and about 23.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 79.6% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $87,315.

Population in 02482

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02482 is 10,855.

Wellesley, MA

The 02482 ZIP Code is associated with Wellesley, MA in Norfolk County.

Area Codes associated with 02482

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02482 include 339, 508, 774, and 781.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02482

Sunrise: 7:11 am
Sunset: 4:16 pm
Sunrise in 02482 7:11 am
Sunrise in 02482 4:16 pm

Weather forecast for 02482

This Afternoon's forecast for 02482: Mostly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. West wind around 8 mph.

Current air quality in 02482

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02482 Fair

Internet in 02482

In ZIP Code 02482, about 93.5% of households have a computer, while 91.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02482

Males comprise about 46.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 02482, while females account for approximately 54.0%.

Health Insurance in 02482

Approximately 2.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02482 (Wellesley, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02482

The median household income in ZIP Code 02482 is $168,361, while the region's mean household income is $242,033. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $87,315. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02482 of $87,315 is approximately 99.53% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 1.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 80% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 44.7% of the population in 02482 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.7% of 02482 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02482

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 2.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 9.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.2%
$200,000 or more per year 44.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02482

In ZIP Code 02482, 97.7% of the population graduated high school, while 79.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 47.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 8.5% in this Norfolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02482

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 8.5%
Some college, no degree 6.1%
Associate's degree 3.5%
Bachelor's degree 32.0%
Graduate or professional degree 47.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02482

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02482, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 02482 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02482 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.8%), followed by Asian (16.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 02482

Industry Percent
White 82.8%
Black or African American 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 16.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 1.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02482

In ZIP Code 02482, 79.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Norfolk County region.

Language Spoken in 02482

Language Spoken Percent
English only 79.5%
Spanish 3.2%
Other Indo-European languages 8.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 7.7%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02482

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02482, an estimated 33.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Norfolk County region.

Age of Housing in 02482

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 14.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 33.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02482

Residents of ZIP Code 02482 are older than average. The median age of 43.9 years in ZIP Code 02482 is approximately 15.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 02482 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 9.9% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 02482 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02482

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 9.9%
15 to 19 years 8.7%
20 to 24 years 5.7%
25 to 34 years 7.6%
35 to 44 years 8.9%
45 to 54 years 15.9%
55 to 59 years 6.1%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 9.2%
75 to 84 years 7.3%
85 years and over 3.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02482 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02482

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02482 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02482 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 98% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02482 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02482

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 98%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02482

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02482 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02482 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes electricity rates in 02482 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02482

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02482 14.05¢/kWh 13.12¢/kWh 12.4¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02482

Month ZIP Code 02482 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.65 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.52 5.13 7.3
May 5.14 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.43 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.95 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.45 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.41 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.48 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.21 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

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Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02482

In 02482, 62.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.0 minutes. Approximately 33.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02482 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 02482 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02482

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 1.9%
Manufacturing 5.7%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.3%
Information 4.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 14.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 19.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 33.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.5%
Other services, except public administration 2.7%
Public administration 3.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02482 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02482, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 02482 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Norfolk County region was managing an account.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02482

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 4
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Student loan 2
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
Vehicle loan or lease 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02482

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Managing an account 4
Dealing with your lender or servicer 2
Improper use of your report 2
Incorrect information on your report 1
Managing the loan or lease 1
Other 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 02482. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.