Arlington CDP, MA

ZIP 02476 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Arlington CDP, MA (02476)

Median Income

$145,150

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+837

Wealth inflow

Population

17,732

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 837 for ZIP 02476 (Arlington CDP, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-33% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.9%-50% vs US avg

436

Establishments

3,887

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.0%
Construction1.8%
Manufacturing10.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade5.8%
Transportation, utilities1.7%
Information3.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.5%
Professional, scientific, management24.6%
Education, health care, social33.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services3.2%
Public administration2.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02476 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.2%, median income rose 8.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.7%.

Median Income

$145,150

+93% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate