ZIP Code 02461
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Newton Highlands · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 7,059
- Median income
- $224,000
- Median home value
- $1,255,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 88.1%
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
1,873/sq mi
▲ 194% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 351% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 02461 in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts has a population of 7,059. The median household income is $224,000, which is 194% above the national average. Median home value is $1,255,400, 351% above the US average. 88.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Newton Highlands, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 7,059 residents, producing a population density of 1,873 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 02461 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02461 sits at $224,000 (94% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $109,070. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,255,400 (109% above the state average) with median rent at $2,978 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 88.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Middlesex County, so you can benchmark 02461 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 02461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02461.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 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 02461, Newton Highlands, 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
7,059
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
1,873
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02461?
43.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
33.6%
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?
$224,000
Median Household Income
+94% vs state
$109,070
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 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?
2,808
Total Housing Units
2,630
Occupied Units
178
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,255,400
Median Home Value
+109% vs state
$2,978
Median Rent
1944
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2022)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02461 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +9.2% | 190 |
| 2019 | +1.2% | 193 |
| 2020 | +0.1% | 193 |
| 2021 | -1.4% | 190 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 202 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 256 business establishments in ZIP 02461, employing approximately 2,905 people with a combined annual payroll of $182,735,000.
256
Businesses
2,905
Employees
$182.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 15 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.1% |
| Information | 7 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 02461 vs 02464 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 2,953 | 0.6 mi |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 19,095 | 0.9 mi |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 5,273 | 1.3 mi |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 8,742 | 2.4 mi |
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 8,955 | 1.7 mi |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 22,491 | 2.4 mi |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 11,710 | 2.4 mi |
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 12,131 | 2.7 mi |
| 02462 | Newton Lower Falls, MA | 1,554 | 2.6 mi |
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 8,096 | 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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