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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
$227,594
Median income
$1,450,900
Median home value
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $110,147. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $1,450,900 (142% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,388 monthly, and 82.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 02459 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Middlesex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02459?

46.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

26.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 17.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$110,147

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02459 ranks nationally

Newton Center, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$227,594 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 84.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,735

Total Housing Units

6,483

Occupied Units

252

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$1,450,900

Median Home Value

+142% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02459 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 02459 ranks #4 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 02459 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 02459 ranks #2 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
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

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Related Areas

Middlesex County Newton Center, MA Massachusetts

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.

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