02478 can be classified socioeconomically as Upper Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02478 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02478 is White. The current unemployment level in 02478 is 4.6%.
| Population | 26,964 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.15% |
| Population Density | 5,749 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,501 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 19.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $151,290 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $819,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.14% |
02478 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,291 | 76.19% |
| Black | 278 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,126 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 4,919 | 18.47% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02478 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,791 | 68.86% |
| Black | 142 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 946 | 23.34% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
02478 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 513 | 3.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,727 | 28.01% |
| High School Diploma | 1,728 | 10.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 76 | 0.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 120 | 0.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,457 | 8.63% |
| Associates Degree | 759 | 4.5% |
| Masters Degree | 4,602 | 27.27% |
| Professional Degree | 997 | 5.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,897 | 11.24% |
