ZIP code 02153
Where is ZIP code 02153?
Medford, Massachusetts
Middlesex County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 02153 belongs to Medford, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. 02153 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Medford post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 617. The closest ZIP codes are 02155 (Medford, 0.1 mi southwest), 02156 (West Medford, 1.4 mi west) and 02144 (Somerville, 1.5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 02153 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Medford |
| Also accepted | Tufts Univ, Tufts University |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 617 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184, -71.1062 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 021 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 02153
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02155 | Medford, MA | 0.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 02156 | West Medford, MA | 1.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02144 | Somerville, MA | 1.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 02145 | Somerville, MA | 2 mi S | Standard |
| 02140 | Cambridge, MA | 2.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 02148 | Malden, MA | 2.4 mi E | Standard |
| 02143 | Somerville, MA | 2.5 mi S | Standard |
| 02474 | Arlington, MA | 2.6 mi W | Standard |
| 02149 | Everett, MA | 2.8 mi E | Standard |
| 02238 | Cambridge, MA | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02138 | Cambridge, MA | 3 mi S | Standard |
| 01890 | Winchester, MA | 3.1 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02153 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02153
PO BOX 123
MEDFORD MA 02153
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TUFTS UNIV and TUFTS UNIVERSITY as the city name for 02153. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02153-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Medford, MA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02153?
- 02153 is a Medford, Massachusetts ZIP code. Tufts Univ and Tufts University are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02153 in?
- ZIP code 02153 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02153 in?
- 02153 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02153?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02153 use area code 617.
- Can I use 02153 for a street address?
- No. 02153 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Medford use 02155.
- What ZIP codes are near 02153?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02153 are 02155 (Medford, 0.1 miles), 02156 (West Medford, 1.4 miles), 02144 (Somerville, 1.5 miles) and 02145 (Somerville, 2 miles).