Wellesley
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Wellesley is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 29,550 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Needham, 2.7 miles SE.
- 29,550residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 26.0 km²
- 2,949 / sq mipopulation density
- 02481main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Wellesley
Wellesley () is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Wellesley is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The population was 29,550 at the time of the 2020 census. Wellesley College, Babson College, and a campus of Massachusetts Bay Community College are located in the town.
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Living in Wellesley
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,582,700
- Median rent
- $2,886/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Wellesley had 29,550 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,550 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,949 per sq mi (1,139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wellesley at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 29,550 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.02 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3059° N, 71.2829° W |
| ZIP codes | 02481, 02457, 02462, 02482, 02494 |
| Official website | wellesleyma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502174175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wellesley
- Needham2.7 mi SE
- Natick3.7 mi SW
- Cochituate3.9 mi NW
- Weston3.9 mi N
- Newton4.2 mi NE
- Dover5.0 mi S
- Wayland5.5 mi NW
- Waltham6.1 mi N
- Dedham6.7 mi SE
- Westwood6.9 mi SE
- Sherborn6.9 mi SW
- Watertown6.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Wellesley
What county is Wellesley in?
Wellesley is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Wellesley, MA?
29,550 people lived in Wellesley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wellesley, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02481. Other ZIP codes: 02457, 02462, 02482, 02494.
What is the elevation of Wellesley?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wellesley?
Needham (2.7 mi), Natick (3.7 mi), Cochituate (3.9 mi), Weston (3.9 mi), Newton (4.2 mi).
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