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Wellesley, MA
Census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02457, 02481, 02482.
Population
30,347
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
3,028
ZIP codes
3
Wellesley and its ZIP codes
Wellesley at a glance
- Wellesley is about 3.4 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,582,700 (about 2.8 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $2,886 a month.
Local data for Wellesley, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellesley, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$1,582,700
Median rent
$2,886/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
89.0%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,348), Italian Americans (3,436), German Americans (2,871).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norfolk County. PPP loans are for Wellesley.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,023
348,528 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.2B
FY 2026, $8,571 per person
PPP loans
$143M
1,368 loans, 13,485 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wellesley, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.7%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walked10.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home32.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellesley, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,088
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,015
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellesley, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.7%
U.S. 33.3% -13.6 pts
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
6.1%
U.S. 12.8% -6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.6%
U.S. 11.1% -8.5 pts
ZIP codes in Wellesley
3 in or overlapping Wellesley. Population shown
Cities near Wellesley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeedhamCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 12.3 |
| CochituateCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.8 |
| DoverCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.2 |
| NewtonCity | 4.6 mi | 17.8 |
| DedhamCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 10.3 |
| WalthamCity | 6.9 mi | 12.7 |
| FraminghamCity | 7.5 mi | 25 |
| BrooklineCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.8 |
| MedfieldCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.9 |
| WatertownCity | 7.8 mi | 4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 4.6 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 10.4 |
| CambridgeCity | 9.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Millis-ClicquotCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| BostonCity | 11 mi | 48.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellesley, MA in?
- Wellesley is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Wellesley, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wellesley include 02457, 02481, 02482.
- What is the population of Wellesley, MA?
- About 30,347 people live in Wellesley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellesley?
- Nearby places include Needham (3.1 mi), Cochituate (3.9 mi), Dover (3.9 mi), Newton (4.6 mi), Dedham (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023