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Malden, MA
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02148.
Population
65,906
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
13,065
ZIP codes
1
Malden and its ZIP codes
Malden at a glance
- Malden is about 14 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $100,606 a year, 3% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $633,500 (13% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,204 a month.
Local data for Malden, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malden, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,606
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$633,500
Median rent
$2,204/mo
Homeownership
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher
45.1%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (9,152), Irish Americans (7,607), Italian Americans (6,171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Malden.
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
PPP loans
$106M
1,927 loans, 12,240 jobs reported
How people get to work
Malden, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.3%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit18.8%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home19.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malden, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 23°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malden, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.4%
U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Malden
1 in or overlapping Malden. Population shown
Cities near Malden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EverettCity | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| MelroseCity | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| ChelseaCity | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| RevereCity | 2.6 mi | 5.7 |
| MedfordCity | 3.1 mi | 8.1 |
| SomervilleCity | 3.1 mi | 4.1 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 10.8 |
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6 |
| CambridgeCity | 5.1 mi | 6.4 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Winthrop TownCity | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.1 |
| LynnCity | 6.1 mi | 10.7 |
| WoburnCity | 6.1 mi | 12.7 |
| NahantCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malden, MA in?
- Malden is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Malden, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Malden include 02148.
- What is the population of Malden, MA?
- About 65,906 people live in Malden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malden?
- Nearby places include Everett (1.6 mi), Melrose (1.9 mi), Chelsea (2.5 mi), Revere (2.6 mi), Medford (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023