| Official Zip Code Name | Newton Center |
| Zip Code State | Massachusetts |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Middlesex |
| Area Code | 617 / 857 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | NEWTON NEWTON CENTRE |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | NEWTON CNTR NEWTON CTR |
| Current Population: | 19095 |
| Racial Majority: | White 72.79% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 65.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.6% |
| Median Household Income | $131757 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $409800 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 28.3 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 144 - 157 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.31309891, -71.19170380 |
The current unemployment level in 02459 is 6.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 3.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 9.5% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 02459 increased to 19095 from 17856 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 02459 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 02459 public schools is White. 9.8% of students in 02459 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13480 | 72.79% | 15268 | -12% |
| Black Or African American | 639 | 3.45% | 404 | +58% |
| Hispanic | 771 | 4.16% | 672 | +15% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 14 | 0.08% | 11 | +27% |
| Asian | 3015 | 16.28% | 2265 | +33% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Other Race | 65 | 0.47% | 65 | +34% |
| Two Or More Races | 406 | 2.77% | 406 | +26% |
| White | 65.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% |
| Asian | 19.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19095 | 17856 |
| Male Population | 47.30% | |
| Female Population | 52.70% | |
| Total Households | 6501 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 9.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $131757 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 16.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 20.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 63.20% |
| 02459 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Massachusetts District 4 | Joe Kennedy III | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Massachusetts Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 02459 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 20 | 28 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 62 | 61 | 52 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 35 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.36 | 3.62 | 4.34 | 4.12 | 3.65 | 3.57 | 3.58 | 3.82 | 3.86 | 4.18 | 4.51 | 4.22 | 47.83 |
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