Wellesley CDP, MA

ZIP 02482 — Economy & Jobs

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

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wellesley CDP, MA (02482)

Median Income

$240,069

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+508

Wealth inflow

Population

10,758

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 508 for ZIP 02482 (Wellesley 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

4.0%+9% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.5%-92% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.7%-68% vs US avg

428

Establishments

4,751

Employees

~11 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, mining0.2%
Construction2.3%
Manufacturing5.5%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade3.7%
Transportation, utilities1.4%
Information2.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate17.3%
Professional, scientific, management22.0%
Education, health care, social33.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.4%
Other services3.9%
Public administration1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 02482 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.5%, median income rose 1.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 1.4%.

Median Income

$240,069

+219% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate