02460 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 02460, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

02460 is a zip code in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, which covers Newton, with a total population of 9,638 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 02460 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 02460.

The estimated population of people living in 02460 is 9,638, with a median age of 43.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 02460 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,638
 -2.5% -2.75%
2020
9,885
+1.15%
-
2019
9,773
+0.19%
-
2018
9,754
 -1.58% -
2017
9,911
 - -

Population of 02460 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 02460 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.9%
75.1%
 +1.07%
Black/African American
4.8%
3.9%
 +23.08%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
6.3%
 -63.49%
Asian
8.9%
11.4%
 -21.93%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
3.2%
 +46.88%
Other
3.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 02460 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 02460 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 02460 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 02460 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.4 +4.83% 43.1 +10.51% 44.5 0%
2020 41.4 +4.28% 39 +4% 44.5 +2.53%
2019 39.7 0% 37.5 -0.53% 43.4 +3.83%
2018 39.7 -0.75% 37.7 +1.62% 41.8 0%
2017 40 - 37.1 - 41.8 -

The median age of the 02460 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 02460 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 637 -27.58% 603 -10.64% 474 530
10 to 19 811 -24.14% 758 +9.7% 608 791
20 to 29 586 -21.19% 505 -5.24% 470 477
30 to 39 493 +7.2% 567 -0.77% 517 555
40 to 49 742 -5.85% 773 -4.42% 692 735
50 to 59 637 -7.7% 755 -6.9% 588 695
60 to 69 443 -1.47% 782 -15.71% 429 664
70+ 420 +41.35% 399 +77.91% 615 798

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 02460 zip code is $140,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 02460.

  • Under 25
    $113,900.00
  • 25 to 44
    $159,167.00
  • 45 to 64
    $196,791.00
  • 65 and over
    $97,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 02460 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 02460, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 02460 is currently $184,746.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

33.00% of households in 02460 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 02460 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.38%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    33.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 02460 is $72,362.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 02460 by the total population of 02460.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 02460 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 02460 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    46.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 02460 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 02460 zip over the age of 16 is 7,832.

Of those people, a total of 66.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 02460 is 64.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 02460 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 597 33.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 541 50.60% 10.60%
25 to 29 years 406 69.70% 3.50%
30 to 34 years 461 92.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,240 87.70% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 1,360 92.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 721 88.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 522 78.90% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 1,127 45.70% 1.60%
75 years and over 857 10.00% 10.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 02460. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,354 64.10% 2.00%
Black or African American 323 75.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 721 72.70% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 122 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 303 68.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 148 93.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,331 63.90% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 02460 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 02460 is 5,086, with median earnings of $81,754.00.

Women in 02460 are earning approximately 66.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,086 $81,754.00
Male 2,584 $97,692.00
Female 2,502 $64,966.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 02460 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 767 $123,281.00
Business and Financial 377 $117,216.00
Computer and Mathematical 248 $116,961.00
Architecture and Engineering 169 $161,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 221 $101,063.00
Community and Social Service 143 $43,875.00
Legal 234 $116,957.00
Educational and Library 595 $76,806.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 199 $53,958.00
Healthcare Practitioners 486 $90,000.00
Healthcare Support 67 $50,506.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $21,914.00
Law Enforcement 31 $113,315.00
Food Preparation and Serving 72 $10,568.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $34,000.00
Personal Care and Service 136 $2,499.00
Sales 369 $59,095.00
Office and Administrative Support 485 $62,598.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 127 $51,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $45,938.00
Production 78 $57,905.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $20,956.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 02460 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 02460.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 495 $139,583.00 272 $109,342.00
Business and Financial 217 $125,298.00 160 $103,864.00
Computer and Mathematical 162 $117,256.00 86 $115,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $96,250.00 95 $188,632.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $93,750.00 126 $101,750.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 143 $43,875.00
Legal 151 $166,521.00 83 $59,205.00
Educational and Library 196 $93,125.00 399 $68,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 109 $57,750.00 90 $53,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 159 $197,589.00 327 $84,464.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 67 $50,506.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $21,719.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 31 $113,315.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $10,511.00 37 $32,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $34,000.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 121 $2,499.00
Sales 235 $83,317.00 134 $30,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 134 $78,333.00 351 $58,977.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 121 $51,938.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $45,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 78 $57,905.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 72 $20,956.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,776 households in 02460, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,642 families living in the 02460 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 02460:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,163 75 404 1,134
Average Household Size 3.17 3.09 2.63 1.3
Total Families 2,163 75 404 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.8 2.45 0

Poverty

Of the 2,642 families living in 02460, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 02460:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,035 housing units in 02460.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,776 93.58%
Vacant 259 6.42%

34.50% of the total 4,035 housing units in 02460 are rental units. This is approximately 1,392 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,362 are occupied by the owner - or 58.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 02460 is $2,079.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 02460 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    22
  • Less than $500
    162
  • $500 to $999
    91
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    166
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    228
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    311
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    183
  • $3,000 or more
    251

Property Value

The median value of a property in 02460 is $931,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 02460 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    19
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    56
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    145
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,154
  • $1,000,000 or more
    977

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 02460. The chart below shows the number of properties in 02460 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,381
  • 1940 to 1949
    231
  • 1950 to 1959
    420
  • 1960 to 1969
    274
  • 1970 to 1979
    272
  • 1980 to 1989
    65
  • 1990 to 1999
    164
  • 2000 to 2009
    138
  • 2010 to 2013
    69
  • 2014 or later
    21

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 02460 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    293
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,443
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,528
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    512

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 02460 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 02460 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 02460.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    57
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    228
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    334
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    491
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    748
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    378
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    623
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    160
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    233
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    512
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    141
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 02460 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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