ZIP code 02472
Where is ZIP code 02472?
Watertown, Massachusetts
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02472 belongs to Watertown, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. 02472 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 35,620 people live in the 02472 area, where the median household income is $126,336. The closest ZIP codes are 02471 (Watertown, 0.3 mi west), 02477 (Watertown, 0.3 mi west) and 02479 (Waverley, 1.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 02472 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Watertown |
| Also accepted | E Watertown, East Watertown |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 339, 617, 781, 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.37, -71.1773 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 024 |
Population and income in 02472
| Population | 35,620 · higher than 92% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8,839 · higher than 89% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.3 years · lower than 75% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 55% |
| Median household income | $126,336 · higher than 67% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $73,788 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 67% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $784,600 · higher than 80% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,498 a month |
| Housing units | 17,234 |
| Households | 16,399 (2.15 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 48% / 52% |
| Land area | 4.03 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02472. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02472
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02471 | Watertown, MA | 0.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02477 | Watertown, MA | 0.3 mi W | Unique |
| 02479 | Waverley, MA | 1.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 1.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 02495 | Nonantum, MA | 1.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02455 | North Waltham, MA | 1.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02478 | Belmont, MA | 1.8 mi N | Standard |
| 02135 | Brighton, MA | 1.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 2 mi SW | Standard |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 2.5 mi S | Standard |
| 02134 | Allston, MA | 2.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 02452 | Waltham, MA | 2.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02472 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02472
123 MAIN ST
WATERTOWN MA 02472
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts E WATERTOWN and EAST WATERTOWN as the city name for 02472. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02472-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02472?
- 02472 is a Watertown, Massachusetts ZIP code. E Watertown and East Watertown are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02472 in?
- ZIP code 02472 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02472 in?
- 02472 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02472?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02472 use area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02472?
- About 35,620 people live in ZIP code 02472, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02472?
- The median household income in 02472 is $126,336 a year, higher than 67% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02472?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02472 are 02471 (Watertown, 0.3 miles), 02477 (Watertown, 0.3 miles), 02479 (Waverley, 1.2 miles) and 02458 (Newton, 1.3 miles).