ZIP code 02459
Where is ZIP code 02459?
Newton Center, Massachusetts
Middlesex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02459 belongs to Newton Center, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. 02459 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857. About 18,449 people live in the 02459 area, where the median household income is $227,594. The closest ZIP codes are 02458 (Newton, 1.3 mi north), 02135 (Brighton, 1.7 mi northeast) and 02467 (Chestnut Hill, 1.7 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 02459 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newton Center |
| Also accepted | Newton, Newton Centre |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 339, 617, 781, 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.3341, -71.1833 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 024 |
Population and income in 02459
| Population | 18,449 · higher than 74% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,665 · higher than 78% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46 years · higher than 64% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $227,594 · higher than 98% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $110,147 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 85% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,450,900 · higher than 98% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,388 a month |
| Housing units | 6,735 |
| Households | 6,483 (2.7 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 5.03 sq mi (plus 0.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02459. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02459
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02458 | Newton, MA | 1.3 mi N | Standard |
| 02135 | Brighton, MA | 1.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 02467 | Chestnut Hill, MA | 1.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 1.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 02460 | Newtonville, MA | 1.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 02495 | Nonantum, MA | 2.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 02455 | North Waltham, MA | 2.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 2.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 02472 | Watertown, MA | 2.5 mi N | Standard |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 02471 | Watertown, MA | 2.5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02459 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02459
123 MAIN ST
NEWTON CENTER MA 02459
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEWTON and NEWTON CENTRE as the city name for 02459. Avoid Newton Cntr and Newton Ctr: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02459-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02459?
- 02459 is a Newton Center, Massachusetts ZIP code. Newton and Newton Centre are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02459 in?
- ZIP code 02459 is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02459 in?
- 02459 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02459?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02459 use area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02459?
- About 18,449 people live in ZIP code 02459, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02459?
- The median household income in 02459 is $227,594 a year, higher than 98% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02459?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02459 are 02458 (Newton, 1.3 miles), 02135 (Brighton, 1.7 miles), 02467 (Chestnut Hill, 1.7 miles) and 02461 (Newton Highlands, 1.8 miles).