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Newton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02458

Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,131
2,346/sq mi
$153,520
Median income
$1,136,100
Median home value
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,346
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02458 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02458 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 12,131 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 2,346 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02458 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,520 (33% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $84,032. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02458, plus 6 more within Middlesex County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02458

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02458.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02458?

40.4

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

27.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 14.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

How ZIP 02458 ranks nationally

Newton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$153,520 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.6%

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

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$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

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ZIP 02458 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02458 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02458 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02458 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 57,964
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Pop: 41,550
01801 standard
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Pop: 38,903
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Pop: 38,499
01702 standard
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Pop: 37,206

Related Areas

Middlesex County Newton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02458 in? ▼
ZIP code 02458 (Newton) is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Middlesex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/middlesex-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02458? ▼
ZIP code 02458 in Newton, MA has a population of 12,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02458? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02458 is $153,520, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02458? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02458 is $1,136,100, which is 308% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02458? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02458 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02458? ▼
ZIP code 02458 has 517 business establishments employing approximately 8,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02458? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02458 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (124), Health care and social assistance (62), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02458? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02458 increased by 19.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02458? ▼
In ZIP code 02458, 82.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02458? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02458 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02458? ▼
In ZIP code 02458, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02458? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02458 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.