ZIP code 02453
Where is ZIP code 02453?
Waltham, Massachusetts
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02453 belongs to Waltham, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. 02453 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857. About 31,591 people live in the 02453 area, where the median household income is $115,366. The closest ZIP codes are 02454 (Waltham, 1.1 mi southwest), 02465 (West Newton, 1.1 mi south) and 02455 (North Waltham, 1.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 02453 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waltham |
| Also accepted | South Waltham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 339, 617, 781, 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.3654, -71.2317 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 024 |
Population and income in 02453
| Population | 31,591 · higher than 91% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8,795 · higher than 89% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.7 years · lower than 93% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $115,366 · higher than 55% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,697 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 60% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $705,100 · higher than 73% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,115 a month |
| Housing units | 13,314 |
| Households | 12,610 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 43% / 57% |
| Land area | 3.59 sq mi (plus 0.28 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02453. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02453
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02454 | Waltham, MA | 1.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 1.1 mi S | Standard |
| 02455 | North Waltham, MA | 1.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 1.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 02495 | Nonantum, MA | 1.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 1.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 02452 | Waltham, MA | 2.1 mi N | Standard |
| 02451 | Waltham, MA | 2.4 mi N | Standard |
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 2.4 mi E | Standard |
| 02471 | Watertown, MA | 2.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 02477 | Watertown, MA | 2.5 mi E | Unique |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 2.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02453 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02453
123 MAIN ST
WALTHAM MA 02453
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SOUTH WALTHAM as the city name for 02453. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02453-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02453?
- 02453 is a Waltham, Massachusetts ZIP code. South Waltham is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02453 in?
- ZIP code 02453 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02453 in?
- 02453 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02453?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02453 use area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02453?
- About 31,591 people live in ZIP code 02453, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02453?
- The median household income in 02453 is $115,366 a year, higher than 55% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02453?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02453 are 02454 (Waltham, 1.1 miles), 02465 (West Newton, 1.1 miles), 02455 (North Waltham, 1.4 miles) and 02460 (Newtonville, 1.5 miles).