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Needham CDP, MA

ZIP 02492 — 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 02492

02492 has a population of 21,481 with a median age of 42.8 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.5%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.8%+32% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.7%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.1%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.4%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
17.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.4%-88% vs US avg
x
High school
7.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Some college
7.4%-74% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
84.1%+150% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
66.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.0%-42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
4.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.6%+70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.3%-45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.9%+450% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 02492

Poverty Rate
4.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.6%+70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.3%-45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.4%-95% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.8%-76% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.9%+450% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,481
Median age42.8
Poverty rate4.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.1%
Asian7.8%
Foreign-born23.6%