Checked
Melrose, MA
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02176.
Population
29,650
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
6,331
ZIP codes
1
Melrose and its ZIP codes
Melrose at a glance
- Melrose is about 7 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $133,953, 29% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $822,900 (46% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,970 a month.
Local data for Melrose, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melrose, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,953
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$822,900
Median rent
$1,970/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
62.0%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
34.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,253), Italian Americans (4,692), German Americans (2,511).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Melrose.
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
$39.4M
734 loans, 4,073 jobs reported
How people get to work
Melrose, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit12.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home29.6%
Average one-way commute: 34.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melrose, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melrose, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.8%
U.S. 33.3% -9.5 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Melrose
1 in or overlapping Melrose. Population shown
Cities near Melrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaldenCity | 1.9 mi | 5 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 10.8 |
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 6 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 7.4 |
| EverettCity | 3.5 mi | 3.4 |
| RevereCity | 3.5 mi | 5.7 |
| MedfordCity | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| ChelseaCity | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 6 |
| SomervilleCity | 4.7 mi | 4.1 |
| WoburnCity | 4.9 mi | 12.7 |
| LynnCity | 5.1 mi | 10.7 |
| LynnfieldCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 9.9 |
| ReadingCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 10 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5.1 |
| NahantCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melrose, MA in?
- Melrose is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Melrose, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Melrose include 02176.
- What is the population of Melrose, MA?
- About 29,650 people live in Melrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melrose?
- Nearby places include Malden (1.9 mi), Saugus (2.1 mi), Stoneham (2.2 mi), Wakefield (3.2 mi), Everett (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023