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Newton city, MA

ZIP 02462 — 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 02462

02462 has a population of 1,459 with a median age of 50.9 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Black
3.1%-75% vs US avg
x
Asian
15.8%+168% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.0%-68% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.6%-34% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
26.1%+60% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.3%-44% vs US avg
x
High school
16.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Some college
9.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
67.7%+101% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.4%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.4%
x
Diversity Index
47/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
56.8%+879% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 02462

Poverty Rate
6.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.3%-72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.6%+67% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.8%+879% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,459
Median age50.9
Poverty rate6.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Black3.1%
Asian15.8%
Foreign-born17.8%