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Newton city, MA

ZIP 02461 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02461

02461 has a population of 6,717 with a median age of 44.5 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
67.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
22.7%+285% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.2%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.5%-69% vs US avg
x
High school
4.9%-81% vs US avg
x
Some college
3.6%-88% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
88.0%+161% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
68.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.3%-49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.1%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.2%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.1%+153% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.9%+467% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishRussianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 02461

Poverty Rate
5.2%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.1%+153% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-58% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.9%+467% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,717
Median age44.5
Poverty rate5.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White67.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.9%
Asian22.7%
Foreign-born35.1%