Waltham city, MA

ZIP 02452 — 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 Waltham city, MA (02452)

Median Income

$112,902

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+763

Wealth inflow

Population

16,173

Unemployment

2.8%

0.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 763 for ZIP 02452 (Waltham city, 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

2.8%-25% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.0%-83% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.1%-22% vs US avg

417

Establishments

8,200

Employees

~20 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction4.2%
Manufacturing13.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade6.3%
Transportation, utilities2.1%
Information4.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.9%
Professional, scientific, management15.7%
Education, health care, social29.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.2%
Other services6.2%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02452 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.4%, median income fell 3.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.5%.

Median Income

$112,902

+50% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate