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Needham CDP, MA

ZIP 02494 — 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 02494

02494 has a population of 10,578 with a median age of 43.5 yrs (46.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.9%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
2.2%-82% vs US avg
x
Asian
16.2%+174% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.7%-69% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.2%+19% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.1%-54% vs US avg
x
High school
6.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Some college
13.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
74.6%+121% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
70.3%+46% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
2.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.5%+119% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.3%-53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
10.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 02494

Poverty Rate
2.9%-75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.5%+119% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.3%-53% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.8%-65% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
10.0%+73% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,578
Median age43.5
Poverty rate2.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.9%
Hispanic5.7%
Black2.2%
Asian16.2%
Foreign-born30.5%