02460 ZIP Code — Newtonville, MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02460 is located in Newtonville, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. It covers approximately 1.35 square miles and serves a population of 9,888 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.

About ZIP code 02460

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 $1,051,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The gap between median ($149,000) 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. 32% 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 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02460 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,888

population

1.35

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newtonville	Acceptable
Newtonville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,888
Population density	7,324 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	1.35 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3523
Longitude	-71.2073
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	617/857

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	28.0%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

9,888

Population

7,324

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$149,000

Median household income

$83,599

Per capita income

$1,051,100

Median home value

$2,262

Median monthly rent

59.9%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

2,526

Housing units

78.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

222

307

5–9

346

302

10–14

340

335

15–19

377

239

20–24

268

466

25–34

523

621

35–44

698

578

45–54

649

371

55–59

416

251

60–64

282

510

65–74

573

296

75–84

333

182

85+

205

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,118	21.4%
18 and over	7,770	78.6%
65 and over	2,099	21.2%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.2%

Asian 8.3%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Black or African American 4.6%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,605	73.2%
Asian	865	8.3%
Two or more races	623	6%
Hispanic or Latino	502	4.8%
Black or African American	475	4.6%
Other race	283	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	23.8%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	23.1%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	28.0%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 5.4%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 36.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	5.4%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	36.7%
Median income	$149,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 40.7%

$1M+ 53.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,051,100
Median rent / month	$2,262
Owner occupied	59.9%
Renter occupied	40.1%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	43.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	60.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.9%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	15.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,245	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	247	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	363	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,091	27.6%
Households with children under 18	1,292	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,482	37.6%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	28.2%
Married	59.0%	52.4%
Separated	0.4%	2.3%
Widowed	1.0%	9.7%
Divorced	7.3%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 9.8%

Some college, no degree 6.9%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.0%

Graduate / professional 50.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	78.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	142	5.0%
Kindergarten	203	7.1%
Elementary school	1,076	37.7%
High school	678	23.7%
College / grad school	757	26.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Professional & management 22.5%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Information 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Construction 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.0%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.7%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	9.1%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	23.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.9%
High blood pressure	25.9%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	20.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	13.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	7.0%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	6.2%
No health insurance	4.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	79.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	6.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.6%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,468	95.8%
Spanish	425	4.5%
Other Indo-European	24	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	273	2.9%
Other languages	104	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,367	84.6%
Born in same state	8,176	82.7%
Born in different state	5,059	51.2%
Foreign born	191	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,521	15.4%
Not a US citizen	1,023	67.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,558	15.8%
French	1,087	11%
Arab	520	5.3%
German	154	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	95	1%
English	94	1%
Irish	85	0.9%
Dutch	13	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02460

What city is ZIP code 02460 in?

ZIP code 02460 is primarily assigned to Newtonville, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02460 in?

ZIP code 02460 falls within Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02460?

79% 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 02460?

The median household income in ZIP code 02460 is $149,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02460?

The median home value in ZIP code 02460 is $1,051,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 02460?

ZIP code 02460 has an estimated population of 9,888 residents, with a density of 7,335 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02460 in?

ZIP code 02460 observes the EST timezone.