02459 ZIP Code — Newton Center, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02459 is located in Newton Center, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 5.03 square miles and serves a population of 19,182 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617.

About ZIP code 02459

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,330,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($210,785) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02459 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,182

population

5.03

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newton Center	Acceptable
Newton Center	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	19,182
Population density	3,814 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	5.03 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	42.3122
Longitude	-71.1947
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	617

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.2%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	45.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

19,182

Population

3,814

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$210,785

Median household income

$102,845

Per capita income

$1,330,900

Median home value

$2,338

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

5,676

Housing units

86.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

369

Under 5

386

611

5–9

640

615

10–14

644

968

15–19

1,014

499

20–24

524

628

25–34

659

932

35–44

976

1,419

45–54

1,487

535

55–59

561

725

60–64

759

1,361

65–74

1,426

557

75–84

584

148

85+

155

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,179	21.8%
18 and over	15,003	78.2%
65 and over	4,231	22.1%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Asian 14.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	14,676	74.6%
Asian	2,798	14.2%
Two or more races	925	4.7%
Black or African American	531	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	496	2.5%
Other race	248	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.2%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	45.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 2.7%

$50k–$75k 4.6%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 52.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	2.7%
$50k–$75k	4.6%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	52.9%
Median income	$210,785

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 20.5%

$1M+ 71.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,330,900
Median rent / month	$2,338
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	48.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	33.9%
5+ bedrooms	19.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	56.8%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.2%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	13.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,794	73.3%
Cohabiting couple	281	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	462	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,004	15.3%
Households with children under 18	2,269	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,690	41.1%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	29.6%
Married	66.8%	59.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	2.0%	5.1%
Divorced	3.7%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 3.6%

Some college, no degree 5.9%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 27.5%

Graduate / professional 58.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	86.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	315	5.5%
Kindergarten	160	2.8%
Elementary school	2,062	35.9%
High school	1,207	21.0%
College / grad school	2,000	34.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Professional & management 26.5%

Retail trade 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.9%

Construction 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Public administration 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	79.9%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	1.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.2%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	12.1%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	26.6%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	18.2%
High blood pressure	25.4%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.2%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	12.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.2%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	6.3%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	5.8%
No health insurance	3.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	81.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	5.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	450	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	17.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.6%
Public insurance	23.4%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,427	96.1%
Spanish	911	4.9%
Other Indo-European	28	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	235	1.3%
Other languages	447	2.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,136	78.9%
Born in same state	14,824	77.3%
Born in different state	8,394	43.8%
Foreign born	312	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	4,046	21.1%
Not a US citizen	2,915	72.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,730	9%
French	1,575	8.2%
Arab	655	3.4%
Norwegian	277	1.4%
German	225	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	195	1%
Polish	142	0.7%
Irish	110	0.6%
Dutch	25	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	99.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02459

What city is ZIP code 02459 in?

ZIP code 02459 is primarily assigned to Newton Center, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02459 in?

ZIP code 02459 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02459?

86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02459 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 02459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02459?

The median household income in ZIP code 02459 is $210,785, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02459?

The median home value in ZIP code 02459 is $1,330,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 02459 in?

ZIP code 02459 observes the EST timezone.