| Official Zip Code Name | Newton Highlands |
| Zip Code State | Massachusetts |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Middlesex |
| Area Code | 617 / 857 |
| Current Population: | 7059 |
| Racial Majority: | White 69.93% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 58.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income | $126773 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $235010 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 31.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0-0 Feet |
| Area | 2 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.31599700, -71.20872900 |
The current unemployment level in 02461 is 2.3% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 3.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 02461 increased to 7059 from 6344 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 02461 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 02461 public schools is White. 10.1% of students in 02461 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4964 | 69.93% | 5380 | -8% |
| Black Or African American | 250 | 3.52% | 152 | +64% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 3.79% | 275 | -2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Asian | 1386 | 19.52% | 1082 | +28% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0.18% | 26 | -50% |
| Two Or More Races | 134 | 3.06% | 134 | +62% |
| White | 58.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 24.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 7.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7059 | 6344 |
| Male Population | 47.10% | |
| Female Population | 52.90% | |
| Total Households | 2677 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 10.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $126773 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 18.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 21.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 60.10% |
| 02461 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Massachusetts District 4 | Joe Kennedy III | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Massachusetts Congressional Districts | ||
| 02492 - Needham |
| 02481 - Wellesley Hills |
| 02460 - Newtonville |
| 02464 - Newton Upper Falls |
| 02459 - Newton Center |
| 02468 - Waban |
| 02494 - Needham Heights |
| 02465 - West Newton |
| Newton, MA |
| Needham, MA |
Zip Code 02461 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 |
| Newton Upper Falls |
| Newton Center |
| Newton Highlands |
| Waban |
| Thompsonville |
| Oak Hill |