ZIP Code 02494 - Needham Heights Massachusetts

02494 Overview

ZIP Code 02494 is located in Needham Heights Massachusetts. Portions of 02494 are also in Needham and Needham (town). 02494 is entirely within Norfolk County. Regionally, 02494 is located in Metro Boston.

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ZIP Code 02494 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameNeedham Heights
Primary CountyNorfolk County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)10,765
Area Code(s)339 / 781
Current Time
11:09:27 AM
EST

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02494 Demographics

02494 can be classified socioeconomically as Upper Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02494 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 02494 is White. The current unemployment level in 02494 is 3.9%.

Population10,765
Population Growth Rate5.63%
Population Density3,805 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,439
Percentage High Income Households25.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$153,285
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$606,220
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025)3.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 77.57%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 73.83%

02494 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White8,40277.57%
Black2362.18%
Hispanic8087.46%
Asian1,37112.66%
Native American150.14%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

02494 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,89678.38%
Black753.1%
Hispanic1566.45%
Asian28711.86%
Native American30.12%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.08%

02494 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College941.54%
Bachelor Degree2,00232.9%
High School Diploma76212.52%
No High School Diploma40.07%
GED or Alternate1121.84%
1 or More Years of College4537.44%
Associates Degree3365.52%
Masters Degree1,50524.73%
Professional Degree5739.42%
Doctorate Degree2454.03%

02494 Geography

Coordinates42.29942322,-71.23174286
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Cities/Towns in 02494
RegionMetro Boston
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBoston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area3 Square Miles

02494 Schools

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02494 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion59d - Boston Basin

02494 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)17192737475662605241332340
Avg Max Temp (°F)35384758697783817362514059
Avg Precip (In.)4.43.594.354.143.653.593.643.913.94.214.534.2448.16

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