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ZIP Code 02493
Wellesley, MA, Middlesex County
Population
11,579
Land area
16.8sq mi
People per sq mi
688
City
Wellesley
ZIP 02493 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02493 at a glance
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,694,400 (about 3 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $2,085 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02493
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02493, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$1,694,400
Prices +38.8% in a year
Median rent
$2,085/mo
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
84.3%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
26.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
314
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,311
$210M annual payroll
PPP loans
$25.67M
360 loans
Campaign donations
$5.62M
39% D, 3% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02493, 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
82° / 18°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02493, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.7%
U.S. 33.3% -12.6 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.3%
U.S. 11.1% -8.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 02493
ZIP codes near 02493
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02466Newton | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| 01778Cochituate | 2.9 mi | 15 |
| 02462Newton | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| 02453Waltham | 3.1 mi | 3.6 |
| 02481Wellesley | 3.2 mi | 6.1 |
| 02451Waltham | 3.6 mi | 5.3 |
| 02465Newton | 3.8 mi | 2.2 |
| 02468Newton | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| 02460Newton | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
| 02482Wellesley | 4.5 mi | 3.7 |
| 02457Wellesley | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| 02452Waltham | 4.8 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02493?
- ZIP code 02493 is in Wellesley, MA (Middlesex County).
- What county is ZIP code 02493 in?
- ZIP code 02493 is mostly in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02493?
- About 11,579 people live in the 02493 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.