Newton Center, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02459
Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,095
- 1,474/sq mi High-density area
- $227,594
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,450,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newton Center pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,474
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02459 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02459 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton Center, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 19,095 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 1,474 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02459 skews affluent, with a median household income of $227,594 (97% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $110,147. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,450,900 (142% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,388.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 84.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Middlesex County, so 02459 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton Center, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02459.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
150 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02459, Newton Center, 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
19,095
Population
13.0
Area (sq mi)
1,474
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02459?
46.0
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
26.0%
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?
$227,594
Median Household Income
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$110,147
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02459 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Newton Center, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$227,594 Top 2% higher than 98% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,735housing units
6,735
Total Housing Units
6,483
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,450,900
Median Home Value
+142% vs state ZIP avg
$2,388
Median Rent
1946
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02459 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.3% | 209 |
| 2020 | -5.8% | 197 |
| 2021 | +4.0% | 205 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 231 |
| 2024 | – | 290 |
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 715 business establishments in ZIP 02459, employing approximately 12,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,260,939,000.
715
Businesses
12,295
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 150 | 21.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 34 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 29 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.5% |
| Information | 16 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.4% |
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 02459 vs 02461 →
ZIP 02459 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
25,861 residents
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
22,491 residents
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
20,679 residents
- 02459
Newton Center (02459)
19,095 residents
- 02458
Newton (02458)
12,131 residents
- 02465
West Newton (02465)
11,710 residents
- 02494 8,955
Needham Heights (02494)
8,955 residents
- 02460 8,742
Newtonville (02460)
8,742 residents
- 02461 7,059
Newton Highlands (02461)
7,059 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02459 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02459 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02468
Waban (02468)
$250,000 median income
- 02459
Newton Center (02459)
$227,594 median income
- 02461
Newton Highlands (02461)
$224,000 median income
- 02465
West Newton (02465)
$194,265 median income
- 02494
Needham Heights (02494)
$179,720 median income
- 02460
Newtonville (02460)
$177,837 median income
- 02467
Chestnut Hill (02467)
$169,104 median income
- 02458
Newton (02458)
$153,520 median income
- 02445
Brookline (02445)
$139,747 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02459 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 7,059 | 0.9 mi |
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 2,953 | 1.4 mi |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 22,491 | 1.6 mi |
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 12,131 | 2.6 mi |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 5,273 | 2.2 mi |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 8,742 | 2.7 mi |
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 8,955 | 2.3 mi |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 25,861 | 2.9 mi |
| 02445 | Brookline, MA | 20,679 | 3.0 mi |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 11,710 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02459, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,095 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02459 in?
ZIP code 02459 (Newton Center) 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 02459?
ZIP code 02459 in Newton Center, MA has a population of 19,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02459?
The median household income in ZIP 02459 is $227,594, which is 198% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02459?
The median home value in ZIP 02459 is $1,450,900, which is 422% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02459 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02459?
ZIP code 02459 has 715 business establishments employing approximately 12,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02459?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02459 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (150), Health care and social assistance (123), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02459?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02459 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 02459?
In ZIP code 02459, 88.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.8% 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 02459?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02459 is 28.2 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 02459?
In ZIP code 02459, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02459?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02459 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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