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Cochituate, MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01778.

Population

6,471

Land area

3.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,699

ZIP codes

1

Cochituate and its ZIP codes

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Cochituate at a glance

  • Cochituate is 88% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $192,361, 85% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $906,300 (61% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,582 a month.

Local data for Cochituate, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cochituate, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$192,361

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$906,300

Median rent

$1,582/mo

Homeownership

85.6%

Bachelor's or higher

77.0%

Median age

45.8

Average commute

28.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,117), German Americans (709), Italian Americans (632).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Cochituate.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$118,479

903,942 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$112,011

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$27.4B

FY 2026, $16,790 per person

Middlesex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Cochituate, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.3%
  • Carpooled3.6%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home36.9%

Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cochituate, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,840

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,000

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 18°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cochituate, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.3%

U.S. 33.3% -11.0 pts

Diabetes

8.7%

U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts

Smoking

7.3%

U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.5%

U.S. 11.1% -8.6 pts

ZIP codes in Cochituate

1 in or overlapping Cochituate. Population shown

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Cities near Cochituate

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WellesleyCensus-designated place3.9 mi10
FraminghamCity4.5 mi25
NeedhamCensus-designated place6.9 mi12.3
DoverCensus-designated place7.2 mi4.2
WalthamCity7.5 mi12.7
NewtonCity7.5 mi17.8
MaynardCensus-designated place8.4 mi5.2
West ConcordCensus-designated place8.7 mi3.4
CordavilleCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.8
WatertownCity9.6 mi4
Hanscom AFBCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.9
MedfieldCensus-designated place10 mi4.9
BelmontCensus-designated place10 mi4.6
MarlboroughCity10 mi20.9
LexingtonCensus-designated place10 mi16.4
DedhamCensus-designated place11 mi10.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cochituate, MA in?
Cochituate is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Cochituate, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Cochituate include 01778.
What is the population of Cochituate, MA?
About 6,471 people live in Cochituate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cochituate?
Nearby places include Wellesley (3.9 mi), Framingham (4.5 mi), Needham (6.9 mi), Dover (7.2 mi), Waltham (7.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023