02461 ZIP Code — Newton Highlands, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02461 is located in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 1.54 square miles and serves a population of 7,049 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617.

About ZIP code 02461

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,079,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($191,711) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02461 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

7,049

population

1.54

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newton Highlands	Acceptable
Newton Highlands	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,049
Population density	4,577 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	1.54 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.3140
Longitude	-71.2085
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	15.1%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	44.4%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

7,049

Population

4,577

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$191,711

Median household income

$101,097

Per capita income

$1,079,000

Median home value

$2,930

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

2,289

Housing units

86.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

190

Under 5

181

295

5–9

282

241

10–14

230

199

15–19

191

125

20–24

120

332

25–34

317

453

35–44

433

509

45–54

487

325

55–59

310

323

60–64

308

415

65–74

397

133

75–84

127

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,670	23.7%
18 and over	5,379	76.3%
65 and over	1,198	17.0%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.5%

Asian 17.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,141	70.5%
Asian	1,280	17.5%
Hispanic or Latino	248	3.4%
Two or more races	211	2.9%
Other race	193	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	146	2%
Black or African American	78	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.1%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	15.7%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	44.4%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 47.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	47.1%
Median income	$191,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 34.1%

$1M+ 59.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,079,000
Median rent / month	$2,930
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	11.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	39.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	12.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.9%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	20.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,719	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	48	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	316	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	593	22.2%
Households with children under 18	926	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	887	33.1%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	24.8%
Married	64.9%	63.4%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	4.3%
Divorced	2.2%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 5.1%

Some college, no degree 3.4%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 30.8%

Graduate / professional 56.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	86.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	7.3%
Kindergarten	87	5.1%
Elementary school	848	50.2%
High school	302	17.9%
College / grad school	330	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Professional & management 23.0%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 5.2%

Retail trade 5.0%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Construction 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	79.0%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.7%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.8%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	10.5%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	30.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.5%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	18.8%
High blood pressure	25.4%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	19.8%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.6%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	12.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.0%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	6.3%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	5.8%
No health insurance	3.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	81.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	5.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.4%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,678	94.7%
Spanish	651	9.7%
Other Indo-European	99	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	183	2.7%
Other languages	345	5.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,046	71.6%
Born in same state	4,927	69.9%
Born in different state	2,850	40.4%
Foreign born	119	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	2,003	28.4%
Not a US citizen	1,378	68.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	662	9.4%
French	488	6.9%
Arab	320	4.5%
Polish	97	1.4%
Norwegian	91	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	49	0.7%
Dutch	33	0.5%
English	32	0.5%
Irish	31	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02461

What city is ZIP code 02461 in?

ZIP code 02461 is primarily assigned to Newton Highlands, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02461 in?

ZIP code 02461 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02461?

87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02461?

The median household income in ZIP code 02461 is $191,711, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02461?

The median home value in ZIP code 02461 is $1,079,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02461?

ZIP code 02461 has an estimated population of 7,049 residents, with a density of 4,592 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02461 in?

ZIP code 02461 observes the EST timezone.