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West Newton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02465

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

11,710
2,016/sq mi
$194,265
Median income
$1,159,200
Median home value
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,016
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02465 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, home to 11,710 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 2,016 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02465 skews affluent, with a median household income of $194,265 (68% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $111,387. Poverty here runs at 3.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $1,159,200 (93% above the state average), median rent at $2,270 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Middlesex County, letting you compare 02465 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02465

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Newton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02465.

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 02465, West 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

11,710

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

2,016

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02465?

42.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

20.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 17.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$194,265

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$111,387

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02465 ranks nationally

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

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

$194,265 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,554

Total Housing Units

4,412

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$1,159,200

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$2,270

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

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02465 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 217
2021 +2.0% 221
2022 +9.3% 241
2023 +14.5% 277
2024 -2.3% 270

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 308 business establishments in ZIP 02465, employing approximately 2,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $180,529,000.

308

Businesses

2,691

Employees

$180.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 17.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 39 12.7%
Construction 32 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 23 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.2%
Retail trade 18 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.5%
Wholesale trade 14 4.5%
Finance and insurance 13 4.2%
Information 11 3.6%
Educational services 10 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.0%

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 02465 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 02465 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 02465 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 02465 ranks #4 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 1.0 mi
02468 Waban, MA 5,273 1.5 mi
02466 Auburndale, MA 8,096 1.1 mi
02453 Waltham, MA 28,968 1.5 mi
02458 Newton, MA 12,131 2.0 mi
02464 Newton Upper Falls, MA 2,953 2.5 mi
02462 Newton Lower Falls, MA 1,554 2.0 mi
02461 Newton Highlands, MA 7,059 2.4 mi
02452 Waltham, MA 14,238 3.1 mi
02494 Needham Heights, MA 8,955 3.4 mi

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Related Areas

Middlesex County West Newton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02465 in? ▼
ZIP code 02465 (West 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 02465? ▼
ZIP code 02465 in West Newton, MA has a population of 11,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02465? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02465 is $194,265, which is 155% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02465? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02465 is $1,159,200, which is 317% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02465? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02465 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02465? ▼
ZIP code 02465 has 308 business establishments employing approximately 2,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02465? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02465 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (54), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (43), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02465? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02465 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 02465? ▼
In ZIP code 02465, 86.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.8% 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 02465? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02465 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02465? ▼
In ZIP code 02465, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02465? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02465 is 3.9% 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.