ZIP code 02462
Where is ZIP code 02462?
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02462 belongs to Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. 02462 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 1,470 people live in the 02462 area, where the median household income is $216,339. The closest ZIP codes are 02466 (Auburndale, 1.1 mi northeast), 02468 (Waban, 1.3 mi east) and 02481 (Wellesley Hills, 1.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 02462 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton Lower Falls |
| Also accepted | Newton, Newton L F, Newtonville |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 339, 617, 781, 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.3299, -71.2562 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 024 |
Population and income in 02462
| Population | 1,470 · lower than 84% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,106 · higher than 71% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.7 years · higher than 80% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $216,339 · higher than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $86,780 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 65% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,210,700 · higher than 95% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 515 |
| Households | 515 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 0.7 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 02462. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02462
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 1.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 1.3 mi E | Standard |
| 02481 | Wellesley Hills, MA | 1.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 02454 | Waltham, MA | 1.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 2 mi NE | Standard |
| 02457 | Babson Park, MA | 2.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 2.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 2.6 mi E | Standard |
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 2.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 02453 | Waltham, MA | 2.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 2.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 02493 | Weston, MA | 3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02462 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02462
123 MAIN ST
NEWTON LOWER FALLS MA 02462
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEWTON, NEWTON L F and NEWTONVILLE as the city name for 02462. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02462-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02462?
- 02462 is a Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts ZIP code. Newton, Newton L F and Newtonville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02462 in?
- ZIP code 02462 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02462 in?
- 02462 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02462?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02462 use area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02462?
- About 1,470 people live in ZIP code 02462, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02462?
- The median household income in 02462 is $216,339 a year, higher than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02462?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02462 are 02466 (Auburndale, 1.1 miles), 02468 (Waban, 1.3 miles), 02481 (Wellesley Hills, 1.6 miles) and 02454 (Waltham, 1.9 miles).