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Needham, MA
Census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02492, 02494.
Population
32,459
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,639
ZIP codes
2
Needham and its ZIP codes
Needham at a glance
- Needham is about 2.9 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- The median household income is $214,308, about 2.1 times the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,188,500 (about 2.1 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $2,409 a month.
Local data for Needham, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Needham, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$214,308
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$1,188,500
Median rent
$2,409/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
81.9%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,965), Italian Americans (3,272), Russian Americans (1,921).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norfolk County. PPP loans are for Needham.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,023
348,528 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.22B
FY 2026, $8,571 per person
PPP loans
$181M
1,535 loans, 16,001 jobs reported
How people get to work
Needham, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.7%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit7.6%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home32.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Needham, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,088
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,015
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Needham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.3%
U.S. 33.3% -12.0 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.4%
U.S. 11.1% -8.7 pts
ZIP codes in Needham
2 in or overlapping Needham. Population shown
Cities near Needham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WellesleyCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 10 |
| NewtonCity | 3.1 mi | 17.8 |
| DoverCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.2 |
| DedhamCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 10.3 |
| BrooklineCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6.8 |
| WatertownCity | 6.8 mi | 4 |
| CochituateCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.8 |
| WalthamCity | 7.2 mi | 12.7 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 10.4 |
| MedfieldCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.9 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 13 |
| BostonCity | 8 mi | 48.3 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.6 |
| CambridgeCity | 8.4 mi | 6.4 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 5.1 |
| WalpoleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Needham, MA in?
- Needham is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Needham, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Needham include 02492, 02494.
- What is the population of Needham, MA?
- About 32,459 people live in Needham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Needham?
- Nearby places include Wellesley (3.1 mi), Newton (3.1 mi), Dover (3.4 mi), Dedham (3.8 mi), Brookline (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023