02492 ZIP Code – Needham, Massachusetts
02492 is a ZIP code serving Needham, Massachusetts in Norfolk County with a population of approximately 21,192 residents. The median household income of $207,844 is well above the Massachusetts average and well above the national average. Median home values of $1,122,000 are well above the national average, with 89.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $2,390 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.2%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 4.2% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 84.1%, well above the national average. The median age is 42.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 02494, 02464, 02481.
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ZIP 02492 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02492 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $207k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,390 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 84.1% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02494 – Needham Heights
- 02464 – Newton Upper Falls
- 02481 – Wellesley Hills
- 02482 – Wellesley
- 02461 – Newton Highlands
- 02030 – Dover
- 02468 – Waban
- 02459 – Newton Center
- 02462 – Newton Lower Falls
- 02026 – Dedham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02494 | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS | 10,765 | $203,690 |
| 02464 | NEWTON UPPER FALLS | 3,440 | $126,346 |
| 02481 | WELLESLEY HILLS | 17,100 | $250,000+ |
| 02482 | WELLESLEY | 11,004 | $230,625 |
| 02461 | NEWTON HIGHLANDS | 7,049 | $191,711 |