ZIP Code 02458
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Newton · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 12,131
- Median income
- $153,520
- Median home value
- $1,136,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.6%
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
2,346/sq mi
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 308% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 02458 in Newton, Massachusetts has a population of 12,131. The median household income is $153,520, which is 101% above the national average. Median home value is $1,136,100, 308% above the US average. 74.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02458 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.2 square miles in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 12,131 residents, producing a population density of 2,346 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 02458 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02458 sits at $153,520 (33% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $84,032. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $1,136,100 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $2,154 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02458 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02458 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 02458
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02458.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Construction 45
Construction
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 36
Accommodation and food services
36 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 02458, Newton, 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
12,131
Population
5.2
Area (sq mi)
2,346
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02458?
40.4
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
27.1%
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?
$153,520
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$84,032
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 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?
5,413
Total Housing Units
5,149
Occupied Units
264
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,136,100
Median Home Value
+90% vs state
$2,154
Median Rent
1938
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
+19.4%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02458 have increased 19.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.4% | 213 |
| 2020 | -3.7% | 205 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 220 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 263 |
| 2024 | — | 308 |
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 517 business establishments in ZIP 02458, employing approximately 8,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $759,946,000.
517
Businesses
8,239
Employees
$759.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 124 | 24.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 45 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 24 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.1% |
| Information | 20 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.8% |
| 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 02458 vs 02460 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 8,742 | 1.1 mi |
| 02472 | Watertown, MA | 32,014 | 1.3 mi |
| 02135 | Brighton, MA | 42,780 | 1.7 mi |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 19,095 | 2.6 mi |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 11,710 | 2.0 mi |
| 02478 | Belmont, MA | 24,664 | 3.0 mi |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 7,059 | 2.7 mi |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 22,491 | 2.9 mi |
| 02134 | Allston, MA | 21,503 | 3.0 mi |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 5,273 | 2.8 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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