02461 ZIP Code – Newton Highlands, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02461 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, within Middlesex County with a population of approximately 7,049 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $191,711, which is well above the Massachusetts average and well above the national figure. The median home value of $1,079,000 is well above the national average, with 76.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $2,930 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.7%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 5.2%, well below the national average. About 88.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 44.5, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 02464, 02459, 02468.
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ZIP 02461 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02461 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,049 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $191k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,930 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 88.0% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02464 – Newton Upper Falls
- 02459 – Newton Center
- 02468 – Waban
- 02494 – Needham Heights
- 02460 – Newtonville
- 02465 – West Newton
- 02467 – Chestnut Hill
- 02462 – Newton Lower Falls
- 02458 – Newton
- 02466 – Auburndale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02464 | NEWTON UPPER FALLS | 3,440 | $126,346 |
| 02459 | NEWTON CENTER | 19,182 | $210,785 |
| 02468 | WABAN | 5,589 | $250,000+ |
| 02494 | NEEDHAM HEIGHTS | 10,765 | $203,690 |
| 02460 | NEWTONVILLE | 9,888 | $149,000 |