ZIP code 02461
Where is ZIP code 02461?
Newton Highlands, Massachusetts
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02461 belongs to Newton Highlands, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. 02461 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857. About 6,975 people live in the 02461 area, where the median household income is $224,000. The closest ZIP codes are 02464 (Newton Upper Falls, 0.6 mi southwest), 02468 (Waban, 1.4 mi northwest) and 02459 (Newton Center, 1.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 02461 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton Highlands |
| Also accepted | Newton, Newton Hlds |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 339, 617, 781, 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.3168, -71.2084 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 024 |
Population and income in 02461
| Population | 6,975 · lower than 56% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,544 · higher than 81% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.7 years · higher than 51% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $224,000 · higher than 97% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $109,070 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 88% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,255,400 · higher than 97% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,978 a month |
| Housing units | 2,808 |
| Households | 2,630 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02461. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02461
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 0.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 1.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 1.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 2 mi SW | Standard |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 2.4 mi E | Standard |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 2.4 mi N | Standard |
| 02462 | Newton Lower Falls, MA | 2.6 mi W | Standard |
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 2.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 02457 | Babson Park, MA | 2.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 02455 | North Waltham, MA | 3.1 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02461 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02461
123 MAIN ST
NEWTON HIGHLANDS MA 02461
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEWTON and NEWTON HLDS as the city name for 02461. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02461-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02461?
- 02461 is a Newton Highlands, Massachusetts ZIP code. Newton and Newton Hlds are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02461 in?
- ZIP code 02461 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02461 in?
- 02461 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02461?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02461 use area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02461?
- About 6,975 people live in ZIP code 02461, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02461?
- The median household income in 02461 is $224,000 a year, higher than 97% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02461?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02461 are 02464 (Newton Upper Falls, 0.6 miles), 02468 (Waban, 1.4 miles), 02459 (Newton Center, 1.8 miles) and 02494 (Needham Heights, 2 miles).