02148 — Malden, MA Home Values
Typical home value $693,547 as of June 2026 · 159th of 272 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 02148, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 02148 compares in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
ZIP code 02148 (Malden, MA) has a typical home value of $693,547 as of June 2026, ranking 159th of 272 ZIP codes tracked in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area, more expensive than about 42% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +18.5%, from $585,363 in June 2021 to $693,547 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 20.6× the annual rent ($2,803/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Boston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 02148 has a population of 65,509, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 44.1% White, 27.5% Asian, 13.3% Black or African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% two or more races, and 1.5% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malden Early Learning Center | 257 Mountain Avenue, Malden, MA | 0.3 mi |
| Malden High | 77 Salem Street, Malden, MA | 0.3 mi |
| Salemwood | 529 Salem Street, Malden, MA | 0.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02148?
$693,547 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 02148 an expensive ZIP code in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area?
02148 ranks 159th of 272 ZIP codes in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area by typical home value, more expensive than about 42% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 02148 changed over the past year?
+1.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 02148?
The typical home price is 20.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,803/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 02148?
65,509, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 02148?
Malden Early Learning Center (0.3 mi), Malden High (0.3 mi), Salemwood (0.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 02148?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.