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Medford, MA
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02155.
Population
59,354
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
7,327
ZIP codes
1
Medford and its ZIP codes
Medford at a glance
- Medford is about 8.1 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $129,540 a year, 25% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $755,500 (34% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,509 a month.
Local data for Medford, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Medford, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,540
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$755,500
Median rent
$2,509/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
59.8%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (10,981), Italian Americans (10,513), Chinese Americans (3,169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Medford.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 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
$128M
1,558 loans, 12,235 jobs reported
How people get to work
Medford, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.4%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit11.9%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home26.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Medford, 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
84° / 19°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone25 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Medford, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Medford
1 in or overlapping Medford. Population shown
Cities near Medford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SomervilleCity | 2.2 mi | 4.1 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.1 |
| MaldenCity | 3.1 mi | 5 |
| CambridgeCity | 3.3 mi | 6.4 |
| EverettCity | 3.5 mi | 3.4 |
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.6 |
| MelroseCity | 3.7 mi | 4.7 |
| WoburnCity | 4.7 mi | 12.7 |
| WatertownCity | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| ChelseaCity | 4.9 mi | 2.2 |
| RevereCity | 5.6 mi | 5.7 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 10.8 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 7.4 |
| LexingtonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 16.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Medford, MA in?
- Medford is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Medford, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Medford include 02155.
- What is the population of Medford, MA?
- About 59,354 people live in Medford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Medford?
- Nearby places include Somerville (2.2 mi), Winchester (2.6 mi), Arlington (2.8 mi), Malden (3.1 mi), Cambridge (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023