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Revere, MA
City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02151.
Population
60,012
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
10,521
ZIP codes
1
Revere and its ZIP codes
Revere at a glance
- Revere is about 12 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- The median household income is $86,969, 16% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $597,400 (6% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,076 a month.
Local data for Revere, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Revere, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,969
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$597,400
Median rent
$2,076/mo
Homeownership
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (9,390), Colombian Americans (6,574), Salvadoran Americans (6,255).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Revere.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$138,226
712,462 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.3B
FY 2026, $14,206 per person
PPP loans
$59.8M
1,610 loans, 7,841 jobs reported
How people get to work
Revere, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.1%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit21.8%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Revere, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
610
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,270
2.5% 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 Revere, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Revere
1 in or overlapping Revere. Population shown
Cities near Revere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChelseaCity | 1.8 mi | 2.2 |
| MaldenCity | 2.6 mi | 5 |
| EverettCity | 2.6 mi | 3.4 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 10.8 |
| Winthrop TownCity | 3.4 mi | 2 |
| MelroseCity | 3.5 mi | 4.7 |
| NahantCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| LynnCity | 4.7 mi | 10.7 |
| SomervilleCity | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| MedfordCity | 5.6 mi | 8.1 |
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 7.4 |
| SwampscottCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3 |
| CambridgeCity | 7 mi | 6.4 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6 |
| PeabodyCity | 8.2 mi | 16.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Revere, MA in?
- Revere is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Revere, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Revere include 02151.
- What is the population of Revere, MA?
- About 60,012 people live in Revere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Revere?
- Nearby places include Chelsea (1.8 mi), Malden (2.6 mi), Everett (2.6 mi), Saugus (3.3 mi), Winthrop Town (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023