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Newton, MA
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02458, 02459, 02460, 02461, 02462, 02464 and more.
Population
89,044
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,995
ZIP codes
10
Newton and its ZIP codes
Newton at a glance
- Newton is about 5.5 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $190,304 a year, 83% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,264,900 (about 2.3 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $2,370 a month.
Local data for Newton, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$190,304
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$1,264,900
Median rent
$2,370/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
81.1%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (10,238), Chinese Americans (8,587), Italian Americans (8,208).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Newton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$118,479
903,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$112,011
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.4B
FY 2026, $16,790 per person
PPP loans
$338M
3,633 loans, 31,979 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newton, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit7.7%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home32.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,840
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,000
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone140 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.6%
U.S. 11.1% -8.5 pts
ZIP codes in Newton
10 in or overlapping Newton. Population shown
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeedhamCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 12.3 |
| BrooklineCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6.8 |
| WatertownCity | 3.6 mi | 4 |
| WalthamCity | 4.6 mi | 12.7 |
| WellesleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 10 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.6 |
| CambridgeCity | 5.3 mi | 6.4 |
| DedhamCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 10.3 |
| BostonCity | 6.4 mi | 48.3 |
| DoverCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.2 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 5.1 |
| SomervilleCity | 7.3 mi | 4.1 |
| CochituateCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.8 |
| MedfordCity | 8.3 mi | 8.1 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 13 |
| LexingtonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 16.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, MA in?
- Newton is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Newton, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newton include 02458, 02459, 02460, 02461, 02462, 02464, 02465, 02466, 02467, 02468.
- What is the population of Newton, MA?
- About 89,044 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include Needham (3.1 mi), Brookline (3.2 mi), Watertown (3.6 mi), Waltham (4.6 mi), Wellesley (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023