Lexington CDP, MA

ZIP 02421 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lexington CDP, MA (02421)

Median Income

$212,843

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+840

Wealth inflow

Population

17,798

Unemployment

2.2%

1.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 840 for ZIP 02421 (Lexington 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

2.2%-40% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.6%-90% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.2%-64% vs US avg

582

Establishments

20,781

Employees

~36 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction0.5%
Manufacturing17.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade5.1%
Transportation, utilities0.5%
Information2.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.2%
Professional, scientific, management28.5%
Education, health care, social24.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.4%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.2%, median income fell 0.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.5%.

Median Income

$212,843

+183% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate