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Newton city, MA

ZIP 02459 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02459

02459 has a population of 18,604 with a median age of 45.9 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Black
1.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
16.7%+183% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.0%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.8%-1% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.5%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
22.7%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.6%-85% vs US avg
x
High school
4.3%-84% vs US avg
x
Some college
9.8%-66% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
84.3%+150% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
64.2%+33% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
3.7%-64% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.8%+129% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.1%+488% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanRussian

Health & Community Indicators in 02459

Poverty Rate
3.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.8%+129% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.9%-76% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.9%-67% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.0%-90% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.1%+488% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,604
Median age45.9
Poverty rate3.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.9%
Asian16.7%
Foreign-born31.8%