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Wakefield, MA
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 01880.
Population
27,793
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,759
ZIP codes
1
Wakefield and its ZIP codes
Wakefield at a glance
- Wakefield is about 4.2 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $134,306 a year, 29% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $723,500 (29% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,958 a month.
Local data for Wakefield, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wakefield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,306
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$723,500
Median rent
$1,958/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
59.7%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,859), Italian Americans (6,523), German Americans (1,629).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Wakefield.
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
1,155 loans, 11,657 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wakefield, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit6.2%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home24.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wakefield, 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 zone92 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakefield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
ZIP codes in Wakefield
1 in or overlapping Wakefield. Population shown
Cities near Wakefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6 |
| LynnfieldCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 9.9 |
| ReadingCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 10 |
| MelroseCity | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 10.8 |
| WoburnCity | 3.8 mi | 12.7 |
| MaldenCity | 5.1 mi | 5 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6 |
| LynnCity | 5.6 mi | 10.7 |
| PeabodyCity | 5.8 mi | 16.2 |
| MedfordCity | 5.8 mi | 8.1 |
| RevereCity | 6.4 mi | 5.7 |
| WilmingtonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 17 |
| EverettCity | 6.7 mi | 3.4 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 11.8 |
| ChelseaCity | 7.4 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakefield, MA in?
- Wakefield is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Wakefield, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wakefield include 01880.
- What is the population of Wakefield, MA?
- About 27,793 people live in Wakefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakefield?
- Nearby places include Stoneham (2.4 mi), Lynnfield (2.7 mi), Reading (2.8 mi), Melrose (3.2 mi), Saugus (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023