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Stoneham, MA
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02180.
Population
23,355
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,882
ZIP codes
1
Stoneham and its ZIP codes
Stoneham at a glance
- Stoneham is about 4.3 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $113,964 a year, 10% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $671,900 (20% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,035 a month.
Local data for Stoneham, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stoneham, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,964
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$671,900
Median rent
$2,035/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
55.9%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,871), Italian Americans (6,249), German Americans (1,191).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Stoneham.
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
$73.59M
880 loans, 7,431 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stoneham, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home24.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stoneham, 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 zone61 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stoneham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Stoneham
1 in or overlapping Stoneham. Population shown
Cities near Stoneham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MelroseCity | 2.2 mi | 4.7 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 7.4 |
| WoburnCity | 2.8 mi | 12.7 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 6 |
| MedfordCity | 3.5 mi | 8.1 |
| MaldenCity | 3.6 mi | 5 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 10.8 |
| ReadingCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 10 |
| EverettCity | 5 mi | 3.4 |
| LynnfieldCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.9 |
| SomervilleCity | 5.3 mi | 4.1 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.1 |
| RevereCity | 5.7 mi | 5.7 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 11.8 |
| ChelseaCity | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| LynnCity | 6.7 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stoneham, MA in?
- Stoneham is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Stoneham, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stoneham include 02180.
- What is the population of Stoneham, MA?
- About 23,355 people live in Stoneham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stoneham?
- Nearby places include Melrose (2.2 mi), Wakefield (2.4 mi), Woburn (2.8 mi), Winchester (3 mi), Medford (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023