ZIP Code 02464
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Newton Upper Falls · Middlesex County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 2,953
- Median income
- $105,729
- Median home value
- $940,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.6%
- Land area
- 1.5 sq mi
2,022/sq mi
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 238% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
New York
ZIP code 02464 in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts has a population of 2,953. The median household income is $105,729, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $940,200, 238% above the US average. 74.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02464 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Newton Upper Falls, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,953 residents, producing a population density of 2,022 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 02464 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02464 sits at $105,729 (9% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $70,396. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $940,200 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $2,271 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02464 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 41, 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 02464 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 02464
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02464.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 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 02464, Newton Upper Falls, 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
2,953
Population
1.5
Area (sq mi)
2,022
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02464?
41.0
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
40.8%
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?
$105,729
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$70,396
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 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?
1,581
Total Housing Units
1,496
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$940,200
Median Home Value
+57% vs state
$2,271
Median Rent
1952
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2021)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02464 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +6.6% | 187 |
| 2017 | -0.4% | 186 |
| 2019 | — | 213 |
| 2020 | -0.2% | 212 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 222 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 214 business establishments in ZIP 02464, employing approximately 3,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,961,000.
214
Businesses
3,819
Employees
$224.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.2% |
| Information | 8 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 8 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.3% |
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 02464 vs 02461 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 7,059 | 0.6 mi |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 5,273 | 1.1 mi |
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 8,955 | 1.1 mi |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 19,095 | 1.4 mi |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 11,710 | 2.5 mi |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 8,742 | 2.8 mi |
| 02462 | Newton Lower Falls, MA | 1,554 | 2.2 mi |
| 02481 | Wellesley Hills, MA | 16,244 | 2.8 mi |
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 8,096 | 2.6 mi |
| 02492 | Needham, MA | 19,931 | 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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