| Official Zip Code Name | Wellesley Hills |
| Zip Code State | Massachusetts |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Norfolk |
| Area Code | 339 / 781 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | WELLESLEY WELLESLEY HLS |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | WELLESLEY FMS |
| Current Population: | 16244 |
| Racial Majority: | White 80.58% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 76.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.8% |
| Median Household Income | $162013 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $633310 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 25.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 92 - 164 ft. |
| Area | 6 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.31230600, -71.27271500 |
The current unemployment level in 02481 is 4.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 3.4% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 7.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 02481 increased to 16244 from 14168 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 02481 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 02481 public schools is White. 5.9% of students in 02481 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13151 | 80.58% | 13323 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 288 | 1.76% | 358 | -20% |
| Hispanic | 671 | 4.11% | 578 | +16% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 19 | -100% |
| Asian | 1747 | 10.7% | 1628 | +7% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.07% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0.23% | 26 | +46% |
| Two Or More Races | 312 | 2.54% | 312 | +33% |
| White | 76.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16244 | 14168 |
| Male Population | 41.70% | |
| Female Population | 58.30% | |
| Total Households | 4817 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 5.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $162013 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 13.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 15.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 71.10% |
| 02481 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Massachusetts District 4 | Joe Kennedy III | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Massachusetts Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 02481 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 19 | 27 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 35 | 38 | 47 | 58 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.35 | 3.49 | 4.26 | 4.13 | 3.63 | 3.56 | 3.66 | 3.88 | 3.86 | 4.18 | 4.51 | 4.18 | 47.7 |
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