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ZIP Code 02155
Medford, MA, Middlesex County
Population
61,730
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
7,537
City
Medford
ZIP 02155 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02155 at a glance
- ZIP 02155 (Medford) is about 8.3 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $129,700 a year, 25% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $755,500 (34% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,513 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02155
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02155, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,700
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$755,500
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$2,513/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
59.9%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
30.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,171
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
22,673
$1.75B annual payroll
PPP loans
$128M
1,558 loans
Campaign donations
$315K
60% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02155, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02155, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.8%
U.S. 33.3% -9.5 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 02155
ZIP codes near 02155
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02144Somerville | 1.6 mi | 1.1 |
| 02474Arlington | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| 02140Cambridge | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| 01890Winchester | 2.6 mi | 6 |
| 02145Somerville | 2.8 mi | 1.4 |
| 02476Arlington | 2.9 mi | 2.1 |
| 02143Somerville | 3.1 mi | 1.5 |
| 02148Malden | 3.1 mi | 5 |
| 02138Cambridge | 3.2 mi | 2.7 |
| 02149Everett | 3.5 mi | 3.4 |
| 02180Stoneham | 3.5 mi | 6 |
| 02478Belmont | 3.7 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02155?
- ZIP code 02155 is in Medford, MA (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 02155 in?
- ZIP code 02155 is mostly in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02155?
- About 61,730 people live in the 02155 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.