ZIP Code 02090
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Westwood · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 14,636
- Median income
- $223,125
- Median home value
- $1,041,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.4%
- Land area
- 28.2 sq mi
519/sq mi
▲ 192% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 274% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
New York
ZIP code 02090 in Westwood, Massachusetts has a population of 14,636. The median household income is $223,125, which is 192% above the national average. Median home value is $1,041,500, 274% above the US average. 72.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.2 square miles in Westwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 14,636 residents, producing a population density of 519 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02090 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02090 sits at $223,125 (93% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $94,692. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,041,500 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $2,553 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02090 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02090.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02090, Westwood, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,636
Population
28.2
Area (sq mi)
519
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02090?
43.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
13.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$223,125
Median Household Income
+93% vs state
$94,692
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,796
Total Housing Units
5,592
Occupied Units
204
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,041,500
Median Home Value
+74% vs state
$2,553
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02090 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 199 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 213 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 232 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 266 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 274 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 507 business establishments in ZIP 02090, employing approximately 16,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,208,808,000.
507
Businesses
16,260
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 54 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.6% |
| Information | 8 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02090 vs 02062 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02062 | Norwood, MA | 28,602 | 2.5 mi |
| 02026 | Dedham, MA | 24,711 | 2.5 mi |
| 02032 | East Walpole, MA | 4,226 | 4.5 mi |
| 02492 | Needham, MA | 19,931 | 4.2 mi |
| 02030 | Dover, MA | 5,589 | 3.9 mi |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 7,059 | 6.7 mi |
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 8,955 | 5.6 mi |
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 2,953 | 6.4 mi |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 25,861 | 4.9 mi |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 19,095 | 6.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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