ZIP code 02494
Where is ZIP code 02494?
Needham Heights, Massachusetts
Norfolk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02494 belongs to Needham Heights, Massachusetts in Norfolk County. 02494 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 11,035 people live in the 02494 area, where the median household income is $179,720. The closest ZIP codes are 02492 (Needham, 1.3 mi southwest), 02457 (Babson Park, 1.4 mi west) and 02464 (Newton Upper Falls, 1.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 02494 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Needham Heights |
| Also accepted | Needham, Needham Hgts |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 339, 617, 781, 857 |
| Coordinates | 42.2945, -71.2328 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 024 |
Population and income in 02494
| Population | 11,035 · higher than 55% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,941 · higher than 79% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.9 years · lower than 54% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $179,720 · higher than 91% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $102,850 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 76% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,107,700 · higher than 92% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,492 a month |
| Housing units | 4,473 |
| Households | 4,283 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02494. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02494
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02492 | Needham, MA | 1.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 02457 | Babson Park, MA | 1.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02464 | Newton Upper Falls, MA | 1.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 02461 | Newton Highlands, MA | 2 mi NE | Standard |
| 02468 | Waban, MA | 2.3 mi N | Standard |
| 02481 | Wellesley Hills, MA | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 02462 | Newton Lower Falls, MA | 2.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 02482 | Wellesley, MA | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 02466 | Auburndale, MA | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 3.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 02465 | West Newton, MA | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 3.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02494 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02494
123 MAIN ST
NEEDHAM HEIGHTS MA 02494
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEEDHAM and NEEDHAM HGTS as the city name for 02494. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02494-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02494?
- 02494 is a Needham Heights, Massachusetts ZIP code. Needham and Needham Hgts are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02494 in?
- ZIP code 02494 is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02494 in?
- 02494 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02494?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02494 use area codes 339, 617, 781 and 857.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02494?
- About 11,035 people live in ZIP code 02494, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02494?
- The median household income in 02494 is $179,720 a year, higher than 91% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02494?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02494 are 02492 (Needham, 1.3 miles), 02457 (Babson Park, 1.4 miles), 02464 (Newton Upper Falls, 1.4 miles) and 02461 (Newton Highlands, 2 miles).