02492 ZIP Code
Needham, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02492 |
| City/Town: | Needham |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,192 |
| Median Household Income: | $207,844 |
| Per Capita Income: | $86,847 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,395 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,122,000 |
| Land Area: | 9.5 sq miles
24.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2765, -71.2437 |
Population Information (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,192 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,015 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,177 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,087 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,837 | 8.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,990 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,895 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 821 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 965 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,756 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,116 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,525 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,508 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,797 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,162 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 733 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,122,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,390 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,395 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,202 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 193 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,588 | 91.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 614 | 8.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,562 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 107 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 964 | 7.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 640 | 4.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 321 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,402 | 32.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,111 | 52.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 99.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02492 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $207,844 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $275,144 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $244,180 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $86,847 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,488 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,807 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 681 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,412 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,208 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 761 | 7.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 838 | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,326 | 86.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 342 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,721 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 36 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 704 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 564 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 544 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 133 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 401 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02492 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 195 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 48 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 142 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 183 | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 336 | 4.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 396 | 5.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 459 | 6.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 887 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 798 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,758 | 52.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02492 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,696 | 58.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 298 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 868 | 8.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 192 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 89 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,460 | 25.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02492 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 141 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 163 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 625 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 268 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 738 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 139 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 265 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,346 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,301 | 23.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,922 | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 322 | 3.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 418 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 159 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02492 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 (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,888 | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,390 | 91.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,168 | 19.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 117 | 0.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02492 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,670 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,065 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,716 | 23.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 191 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 148 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02492 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,324 | 85.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 211 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 226 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 20 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 51 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 75 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 488 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02492 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 100 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 550 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 498 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 277 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 621 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 858 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 799 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,490 | 20.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 647 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,555 | 21.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02492 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 108 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 237 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 805 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,089 | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,770 | 37.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,386 | 18.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02492 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,429 | 47.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 260 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 622 | 8.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,789 | 38.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02492 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 397 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,543 | 21.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,081 | 56.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,181 | 16.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02492 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 18 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 24 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 132 | 2.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 185 | 2.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,178 | 33.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4,051 | 61.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02492 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,497 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,390 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,202 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,180 | 71.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,791 | 38.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 565 | 7.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,254 | 17.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,154 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,333 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02492 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,852 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,904 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,300 | 67.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 375 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,925 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02492 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,567 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 344 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 424 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,086 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,628 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,085 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,077 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 442 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,005 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,431 | 6.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 98 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 386 | 27.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 947 | 66.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02492 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,351 | 91.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,692 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 611 | 36.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 987 | 58.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 466 | 27.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 94 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02492 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,549 | 87.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 335 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,643 | 789.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,643 | 789.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,643 | 789.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,027 | 306.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 112 | 33.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 34 | 10.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 275 | 82.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 118 | 35.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02492 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,105 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,231 | 85.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,874 | 14.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 378 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,544 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 646 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 306 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02492 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,202 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,006 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Needham, MA02492