ZIP code 02492
Where is ZIP code 02492?
Needham, Massachusetts
Norfolk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02492 belongs to Needham, Massachusetts in Norfolk County. 02492 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, 508, 617, 774, 781 and 857. About 21,424 people live in the 02492 area, where the median household income is $226,645. The closest ZIP codes are 02494 (Needham Heights, 1.3 mi northeast), 02457 (Babson Park, 1.4 mi north) and 02481 (Wellesley Hills, 2.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 02492 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Needham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 339, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.2798, -71.2501 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 024 |
Population and income in 02492
| Population | 21,424 · higher than 78% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,254 · higher than 72% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · lower than 52% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $226,645 · higher than 97% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $102,059 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 85% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,218,800 · higher than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,070 a month |
| Housing units | 7,456 |
| Households | 7,303 (2.83 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 11% |
| Land area | 9.51 sq mi (plus 0.41 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02492. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02492
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02494 | Needham Heights, MA | 1.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 02457 | Babson Park, MA | 1.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02481 | Wellesley Hills, MA | 2.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 02482 | Wellesley, MA | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 2.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 3.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 3.4 mi N | Standard |
| 02462 | Newton Lower Falls, MA | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 02030 | Dover, MA | 3.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 4.4 mi N | Standard |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 4.7 mi E | Standard |
| 02090 | Westwood, MA | 4.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02492 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02492
123 MAIN ST
NEEDHAM MA 02492
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Needham Jct: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02492-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02492?
- 02492 is a Needham, Massachusetts ZIP code.
- What county is 02492 in?
- ZIP code 02492 is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02492 in?
- 02492 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02492?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02492 use area codes 339, 508, 617, 774, 781 and 857.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02492?
- About 21,424 people live in ZIP code 02492, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02492?
- The median household income in 02492 is $226,645 a year, higher than 97% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02492?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02492 are 02494 (Needham Heights, 1.3 miles), 02457 (Babson Park, 1.4 miles), 02481 (Wellesley Hills, 2.5 miles) and 02482 (Wellesley, 2.7 miles).