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Wellesley CDP, MA

ZIP 02481 — People & Community

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

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02481

02481 has a population of 17,262 with a median age of 36.1 yrs (42.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.2%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
2.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Asian
12.9%+119% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.3%-72% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.8%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
14.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.5%-86% vs US avg
x
High school
2.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Some college
6.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
90.1%+167% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
3.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.1%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
2.6%-77% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.8%+179% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.3%-61% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.4%+477% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 02481

Poverty Rate
2.6%-77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.3%-61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.8%+179% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.8%-77% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.4%+477% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,262
Median age36.1
Poverty rate2.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.2%
Hispanic5.3%
Black2.0%
Asian12.9%
Foreign-born38.8%