Population & age
- Total population
- 65,463
- Median age
- 35.4
Malden, MA (02148)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 27, 2026
Malden, MA (ZIP 02148) draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 27. Health-survey coverage is limited for this ZIP. NCES lists 8 schools serving the area, 8 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $90,295, fair market rent of $3,030 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $570,600. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 48.1%
- Black
- 13.3%
- Asian
- 27.5%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 9.1%
- Other / multi-racial
- 11.0%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $90,295
- Median home value
- $570,600
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 41.7%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 11,002(42.6%)
- Renter-occupied
- 14,807(57.4%)
- Vacant units
- 1,899
- Built (median)
- 1942
Commute
- Public transit
- 7,468(21.4%)
- Work from home
- 5,284(15.1%)
- Avg commute
- 30.9 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 8,826(13.5%)
- Uninsured
- 342(0.5%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 23,529(91.2%)
- No broadband
- 2,280(8.8%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 26,958(41.2%)
- Non-English at home
- 30,648(50.0%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,430
/month
1 Bed
$2,550
/month
2 Bed
$3,030
/month
3 Bed
$3,630
/month
4 Bed
$4,010
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Schools in this ZIP
8 schools serve this ZIP, including 8 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden High | Public | 9–12 | 1,739 |
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter School | Public | 0–12 | 1,629 |
| Salemwood | Public | 0–8 | 972 |
| Ferryway | Public | 0–8 | 904 |
| Beebe | Public | 0–8 | 902 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 3 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026What these numbers say together
Malden, MA (ZIP 02148) draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 27. Health-survey coverage is limited for this ZIP. NCES lists 8 schools serving the area, 8 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $90,295, fair market rent of $3,030 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $570,600. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These readings invert. Education density is the headline; healthcare access numbers suggest provider choice and coverage are worth shopping carefully. The two domains don’t move together at the ZIP level — both deserve their own due diligence rather than a single judgment.
- Fair market rent for a two-bedroom ($3,030/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 40% of median household income ($90,295, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- Strong public-transit usage (21% of commuters, Census ACS B08301) contributes to a mean commute of 31 minutes (Census ACS B08303).
Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 02148
How many schools are in ZIP 02148?
8 schools serve this ZIP, including 8 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 02148 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 02148 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 02148?
Yes, 2 high schools serve this ZIP: Malden High, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 02148?
65,463 people live in ZIP 02148, with a median age of 35.4 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 02148?
$90,295 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 02148 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 02148, 42.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.4% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 02148?
In ZIP 02148, 15.1% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 21.4% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 02148?
13.5% of the population in ZIP 02148 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 02148 have broadband internet?
91.2% of households in ZIP 02148 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 02148?
This page covers school information from NCES CCD (8 schools) and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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