02459 ZIP Code – Newton Center, Massachusetts
Located in Newton Center, Massachusetts, ZIP code 02459 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 19,182 residents. At $210,785, the median household income here runs well above the Massachusetts average and well above the U.S. average. The median home value of $1,330,900 is well above the national average, with 82.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $2,338 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.4%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 3.4%, well below the national average. About 84.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 45.9, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 02461, 02464, 02467.
ZIP Code 02459 Data
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ZIP 02459 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02459 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $210k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.3M | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,338 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 84.3% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02461 – Newton Highlands
- 02464 – Newton Upper Falls
- 02467 – Chestnut Hill
- 02468 – Waban
- 02494 – Needham Heights
- 02458 – Newton
- 02460 – Newtonville
- 02132 – West Roxbury
- 02465 – West Newton
- 02135 – Brighton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02461 | NEWTON HIGHLANDS | 7,049 | $191,711 |
| 02464 | NEWTON UPPER FALLS | 3,440 | $126,346 |
| 02467 | CHESTNUT HILL | 21,709 | $171,250 |
| 02468 | WABAN | 5,589 | $250,000+ |
| 02494 | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS | 10,765 | $203,690 |