Zip code 02492: Needham, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 02492?

02492 is assigned to Needham, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02492 in?

02492 is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 02492?

About 21,424 people live in 02492, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 02492?

The median household income in 02492 is $226,645.

Q: What zip codes are near 02492?

The closest zip codes to 02492 are 02494, 02457, 02464, 02481, 02482.

Residential delivery areaNorfolk CountyEastern Time

Population

21,424

Median household income

$227K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$1.2M

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,070/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.5 sq mi

2,254 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02492

02492 is a suburban zip code in Needham, Massachusetts (Norfolk County), covering 9.5 sq mi of land. About 21,424 people live here, or 2,254 per square mile. The median resident is 43.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $226,645 a year, about 2.8× the national median of $80,734. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,218,800, or 5.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,070 a month.

85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.3 minutes each way, and 33% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and education.

How 02492 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median household income$226,645
99th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,96014th of 503 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher85%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%23rd of 521 in MA
Median earnings per worker$114,688
99th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,09526th of 519 in MA
Per capita income$102,059
98th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,89733rd of 522 in MA
Median home value$1,218,800
98th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,10020th of 506 in MA
Work from home33.1%
97th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%46th of 520 in MA
Homeownership rate89.5%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%86th of 518 in MA
Residents under 1828.3%
92nd
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%17th of 522 in MA
Median gross rent$2,070
86th
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,762114th of 461 in MA
Tech workers6%
86th
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%122nd of 520 in MA
Self-employed workers12.5%
80th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%145th of 520 in MA
Median age43.2
78th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40270th of 522 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.472
77th
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489124th of 517 in MA
Broadband access94.5%
71st
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%238th of 518 in MA
Average commute28.3 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min279th of 504 in MA
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%158th of 520 in MA
Population density2,254/sq mi
60th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi147th of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents12%
57th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%194th of 522 in MA
Rent-burdened renters52.6%
57th
U.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%243rd of 506 in MA
Residents 65 and older17.4%
56th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%339th of 522 in MA
Healthcare workers8.9%
41st
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%336th of 520 in MA
Population21,424
33rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056117th of 522 in MA
Diversity index28
21st
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7275th of 522 in MA
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%411th of 522 in MA
Poverty rate4.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%386th of 519 in MA
Housing vacancy2.1%
4th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%453rd of 519 in MA
Government workers6.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%472nd of 520 in MA
Uninsured rate0.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%442nd of 521 in MA

Measure	02492	Norfolk	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Median household incomeStrength	$226,645	$130,739	$103,960	$80,734	99th	14th of 503
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	85%	58.8%	47.3%	35.7%	99th	23rd of 521
Median earnings per workerStrength	$114,688	$76,086	$62,095	$49,666	99th	26th of 519
Per capita incomeStrength	$102,059	$71,758	$57,897	$44,673	98th	33rd of 522
Median home value	$1,218,800	$683,900	$562,100	$332,700	98th	20th of 506
Work from home	33.1%	22.8%	18.6%	15.1%	97th	46th of 520
Homeownership rateStrength	89.5%	68.7%	62.5%	65.2%	95th	86th of 518
Residents under 18	28.3%	20.5%	19.4%	22%	92nd	17th of 522
Median gross rent	$2,070	$2,149	$1,762	$1,413	86th	114th of 461
Tech workers	6%	5.8%	4.9%	3.8%	86th	122nd of 520
Self-employed workers	12.5%	8.8%	8.8%	10%	80th	145th of 520
Median age	43.2	40.9	40	38.9	78th	270th of 522
Income inequality (Gini)	0.472	0.484	0.489	0.483	77th	124th of 517
Broadband access	94.5%	94.8%	92.8%	91%	71st	238th of 518
Average commute	28.3 min	32.5 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	64th	279th of 504
Unemployment rate	5.6%	4.9%	5.2%	5.2%	62nd	158th of 520
Population density	2,254/sq mi	1,843/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	60th	147th of 522
Foreign-born residents	12%	19.3%	18%	14.1%	57th	194th of 522
Rent-burdened renters	52.6%	51.4%	51.8%	51.1%	57th	243rd of 506
Residents 65 and older	17.4%	17.8%	17.9%	17.2%	56th	339th of 522
Healthcare workers	8.9%	11.1%	10.3%	9.7%	41st	336th of 520
Population	21,424	730,082	7,044,056	334,922,499	33rd	117th of 522
Diversity index	28	50.1	52.7	61.4	21st	275th of 522
Veterans	3%	3.8%	4.3%	6.2%	15th	411th of 522
Poverty rateStrength	4.2%	6.7%	10%	12.5%	7th	386th of 519
Housing vacancy	2.1%	4%	8.1%	10.1%	4th	453rd of 519
Government workers	6.6%	11.9%	12.7%	14.5%	3rd	472nd of 520
Uninsured rateStrength	0.5%	1.9%	2.6%	8.4%	1st	442nd of 521

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

24%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

43.2

Under 18

28.3%

65 and over

17.4%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian8%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

10%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 7,303
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 82%
Married couples: 73.7%
Living alone: 16.9%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

56%

Median household income

02492

$226,645

Norfolk Co.

$130,739

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$102,059

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

63.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.472

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02492

$1,218,800

Norfolk Co.

$683,900

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02492

$2,070

Norfolk Co.

$2,149

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,456
Owner-occupied: 89.5%
Vacant: 2.1%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 8.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.2%
Home value to income: 5.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

52%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

33%

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

22%

20–29

15%

30–44

30%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

28.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

24%

Business and finance

12%

Education

Healthcare

Sales

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Police and fire

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Production

0.5%

Industries

Professional and technical services

22%

Finance, insurance and real estate

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

13%

Retail

Manufacturing

Other services

Information

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Median earnings per worker

$114,688

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02492	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$145,445	$74,888
Service	$11,970	$26,804
Sales and office	$50,489	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,184	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,029	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

34%

Graduate

51%

High school graduate or higher: 98.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 85%
Graduate or professional degree: 50.9%
Households with broadband: 94.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 89.6%
No internet access: 4.1%
Without health insurance: 0.5%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Needham
State: Massachusetts
County: Norfolk County
Center point: 42.2765° N, 71.2437° W
Land area: 9.5 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Needham (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 02492

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02494	Needham Heights, MA	1.7 mi	11,035	$179,720	$1,107,700
02457	Babson Park, MA	2.1 mi	1,881	—	—
02464	Newton Upper Falls, MA	2.8 mi	3,833	$105,729	$940,200
02481	Wellesley Hills, MA	2.9 mi	17,415	$250,000+	$1,694,600
02482	Wellesley, MA	2.9 mi	11,051	$226,250	$1,352,500
02461	Newton Highlands, MA	3.4 mi	6,975	$224,000	$1,255,400
02459	Newton Center, MA	3.7 mi	18,449	$227,594	$1,450,900
02468	Waban, MA	3.7 mi	5,773	$250,000+	$1,846,600
02030	Dover, MA	3.8 mi	5,930	$250,000+	$1,340,300
02462	Newton Lower Falls, MA	3.9 mi	1,470	$216,339	$1,210,700
02026	Dedham, MA	3.9 mi	25,237	$128,955	$661,800
02090	Westwood, MA	4.2 mi	16,318	$223,125	$1,041,500

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Questions about 02492

What city is zip code 02492?

02492 is assigned to Needham, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02492 in?

02492 is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02492?

About 21,424 people live in 02492, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02492 in?

02492 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02492?

The median household income in 02492 is $226,645.

What zip codes are near 02492?

The closest zip codes to 02492 are 02494, 02457, 02464, 02481, 02482.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02492, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.