02459 ZIP Code
Newton Center, Massachusetts
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02459 |
| City/Town: | Newton Center |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,182 |
| Median Household Income: | $210,785 |
| Per Capita Income: | $81,140 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,795 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,330,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
13.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.3148, -71.1920 |
Population Information (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,182 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,364 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,818 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 755 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,251 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,259 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,982 | 10.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,023 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,287 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,908 | 9.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,906 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,096 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,484 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,787 | 14.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,141 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 303 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,330,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,338 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,795 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,541 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 254 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,422 | 82.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,119 | 17.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,912 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 65 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 46 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 471 | 3.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 768 | 5.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 427 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,557 | 27.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,578 | 58.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 99.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02459 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $210,785 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $298,359 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $239,335 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $81,140 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,294 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,001 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 293 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,279 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,293 | 82.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 805 | 8.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 888 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,676 | 76.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 531 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,798 | 14.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 248 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 925 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 496 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 533 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 144 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 331 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02459 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 104 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 77 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 241 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 121 | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 174 | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 304 | 4.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 406 | 6.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 826 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 827 | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,461 | 52.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02459 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,961 | 49.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 425 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,194 | 11.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 460 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 208 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,625 | 26.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02459 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 181 | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 441 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 871 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 153 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 727 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,650 | 26.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,750 | 37.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 376 | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 288 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 143 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,906 | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,177 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,485 | 23.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 272 | 1.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02459 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,559 | 85.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,125 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,536 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 139 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 129 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 200 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02459 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,170 | 76.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 309 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 556 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 101 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 73 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 163 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 423 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02459 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 251 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 254 | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 184 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 412 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 349 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 467 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,011 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 557 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,268 | 48.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02459 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 406 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 801 | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,907 | 28.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,306 | 33.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,325 | 19.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02459 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,790 | 73.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 180 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 572 | 8.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 864 | 13.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 59 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 65 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02459 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 297 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,611 | 24.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,716 | 56.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 917 | 14.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02459 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 38 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 13 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 112 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 270 | 5.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,113 | 20.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,876 | 71.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02459 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,338 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,541 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,794 | 73.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,059 | 31.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 462 | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,004 | 15.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,269 | 34.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,690 | 41.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02459 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,603 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,089 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,077 | 66.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 155 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 282 | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,463 | 32.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02459 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,744 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 315 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 160 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,062 | 35.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,207 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,000 | 34.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,003 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 450 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,178 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,218 | 6.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 114 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 380 | 31.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 724 | 59.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02459 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,800 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,231 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 977 | 43.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,058 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 546 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 196 | 8.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02459 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,136 | 78.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 312 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,046 | 1296.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,046 | 1296.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,046 | 1296.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,317 | 422.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 294 | 94.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 252 | 80.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 150 | 48.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02459 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,427 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,212 | 77.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,215 | 22.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 588 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,659 | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,343 | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 625 | 3.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02459 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,541 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,475 | 99.0% | 89.4% |
Newton Center, MA02459