02494 ZIP Code – Needham Heights, Massachusetts
02494 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Needham Heights, Massachusetts, part of Norfolk County with a population of approximately 10,765 residents. At $203,690, the median household income here runs well above the Massachusetts average and well above the U.S. average. Median home values of $989,100 are well above the national average, with 72.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,006 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 25% apartments (increasing).
At 1.3%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 2.9%, well below the national average. 74.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 43.5, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 02464, 02461, 02492.
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ZIP 02494 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02494 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $203k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $989k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,006 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 74.6% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02464 – Newton Upper Falls
- 02461 – Newton Highlands
- 02492 – Needham
- 02468 – Waban
- 02459 – Newton Center
- 02481 – Wellesley Hills
- 02462 – Newton Lower Falls
- 02466 – Auburndale
- 02482 – Wellesley
- 02465 – West Newton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02464 | NEWTON UPPER FALLS | 3,440 | $126,346 |
| 02461 | NEWTON HIGHLANDS | 7,049 | $191,711 |
| 02492 | NEEDHAM | 21,192 | $207,844 |
| 02468 | WABAN | 5,589 | $250,000+ |
| 02459 | NEWTON CENTER | 19,182 | $210,785 |