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Waltham city, MA

ZIP 02453 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02453

02453 has a population of 30,314 with a median age of 34.1 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Black
6.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Asian
11.7%+98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.3%-40% vs US avg
x
18–64
72.8%+18% vs US avg
x
65+
13.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.1%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
17.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.2%-44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
58.5%+74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.0%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
49.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.0%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.7%+222% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.1%+212% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 02453

Poverty Rate
9.0%-21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.7%-56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.7%+222% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.1%+212% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population30,314
Median age34.1
Poverty rate9.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.0%
Hispanic20.9%
Black6.6%
Asian11.7%
Foreign-born44.7%