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Middlesex County
Newton Lower Falls, MA
02462
02462 ZIP Code — Newton Lower Falls, MA
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02462 is located in
Newton Lower Falls ,
Massachusetts ,
within Middlesex County .
It covers approximately 0.70 square miles and serves a population of
1,438 residents.
This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 617 .
About ZIP code 02462
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 $1,217,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($136,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 02462 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,438
Population density
2,054 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
0.70 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
42.3312
Longitude
-71.2562
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
617
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.0%
23.8%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
23.1%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
32.1%
28.5%
Over $200k
30.4%
20.9%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$136,375
Median household income
$1,217,200
Median home value
$1,533
Median monthly rent
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 218 15.2% 18 and over 1,220 84.8% 65 and over 388 27.0% Median age 50.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.9%
Group Count % White 1,045 69.8% Asian 225 15% Two or more races 80 5.3% Hispanic or Latino 60 4% Other race 60 4% Black or African American 28 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.0%
23.8%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
23.1%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
32.1%
28.5%
Over $200k
30.4%
20.9%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.1% $10k–$15k 9.0% $25k–$35k 9.9% $35k–$50k 4.2% $50k–$75k 14.7% $75k–$100k 4.8% $100k–$150k 10.1% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 43.2% Median income $136,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,217,200 Median rent / month $1,533 Owner occupied 69.0% Renter occupied 31.0% Vacant 4.0% Single-family detached 68.6% Large apartment buildings 14.1% Mobile homes 4.0% Median rooms 6.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 6.0% 1980–1989 5.5% 1970–1979 8.2% 1960–1969 15.2% 1950–1959 10.6% 1940–1949 18.3% 1939 or earlier 29.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.5% 1 bedroom 13.0% 2 bedrooms 18.1% 3 bedrooms 35.5% 4 bedrooms 13.7% 5+ bedrooms 14.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.0% 1 vehicle 28.6% 2 vehicles 51.4% 3 or more 11.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 54.7% Electricity 16.4% Fuel oil 25.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 288 54.9% Cohabiting couple 40 7.6% Male householder, no spouse 92 17.5% Female householder, no spouse 105 20.0% Households with children under 18 117 22.3% Households with seniors (65+) 185 35.2% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.9% 40.7% Married 57.0% 45.5% Separated 0.0% 1.2% Widowed 1.0% 5.8% Divorced 9.1% 6.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
38.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.3% Bachelor's or higher 66.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 6.1% Kindergarten 9 2.9% Elementary school 111 35.5% High school 92 29.4% College / grad school 82 26.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
39.5%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
1.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 64.0% Service 12.4% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 4.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.7% Government 4.2% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 2.3% Walk 5.2% Work from home 23.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.3% Retirement income 15.8% Supplemental Security 5.3% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 22.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 18.9% High blood pressure 31.2% High cholesterol 33.4% Diabetes 8.5% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 25.5% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 4.4% Cancer 9.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 7.3% Binge drinking 12.9% No physical activity 15.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 25.9% Depression 15.3% Fair or poor health 8.1% Poor mental health 10.1% Poor physical health 7.0% No health insurance 4.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 79.9% Cholesterol screening 94.8% Teeth loss 6.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 3.0%
Disability % Any disability 16.7% Under 18 11.5% 18–64 years 7.2% 65 and over 45.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.1% Public insurance 33.3% No insurance 2.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,389 96.6% Spanish 87 6.3% Other Indo-European 51 3.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.6% Other languages 27 1.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,103 76.7% Born in same state 1,103 76.7% Born in different state 717 49.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 335 23.3% Not a US citizen 257 76.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 273 19% Norwegian 116 8.1% French 109 7.6% Arab 38 2.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 28 1.9% German 10 0.7% Irish 6 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.5% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02462
What city is ZIP code 02462 in?
ZIP code 02462 is primarily assigned to Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02462 in?
ZIP code 02462 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 02462?
67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 02462 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 02462 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02462?
The median household income in ZIP code 02462 is $136,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02462?
The median home value in ZIP code 02462 is $1,217,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 02462 in?
ZIP code 02462 observes the EST timezone.
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