ZIP code 02494

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 02494 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Needham, MA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 02494 ZIP code area.

02494 is the zip code for

Needham, MA

Total population
8,955▼
Housing units
3,740▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
2.77
Density
(people per sq. mile)
3,232.85▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.09

Demographic data for zip code 02494

Gender:

Male
4,318▲
Female
4,637▼
Median age
Male
41.20
Female
43.50
Gender

Households:

Total households
3,296▼
Family households
2,375▼
Nonfamily households
921▼
Average household size
2.65▲
Average family size
3.18▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
3,740▲
Occupied housing units
3,296▼
Owner-occupied
2,476▼
Renter-occupied
820▼
Vacant housing units
444▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
623▼
5 to 9 years
740▲
10 to 14 years
664▲
15 to 19 years
506▲
20 to 24 years
281▲
25 to 34 years
727▼
35 to 44 years
1,314▼
45 to 54 years
1,535▲
55 to 59 years
619▲
60 to 64 years
503▲
65 to 74 years
602▼
75 to 84 years
493▼
85 years and over
348▼
Median age
42.40▲
Age

Race:

White
7,738
Hispanic or Latino
198
Black or African American
101
Asian
719
American Indian & Alaska Native
2
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
6
Other (One Race)
28
Two or More Races
163
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 02494

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
6,643
Civilian labor force
4,672
Employed
4,306
Unemployed
366
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,971
Percent Unemployed
7.8%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
4,264
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
3,245
Carpooled
212
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
368
Walked
51
Other means
45
Worked at home
343
Mean travel time
27.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,306
Management / business / science / arts
2,571
Service
355
Sales / office
1,181
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
131
Production / transportation / material moving
68
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,306
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
5
Construction
165
Manufacturing
219
Wholesale trade
191
Retail trade
424
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
72
Information
163
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
517
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,054
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,044
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
182
Public administration
99
Other services
171
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,306
Private wage & salary workers
3,453
Government workers
352
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
501
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
3,389
Less than $10,000
200
$10,000 to $14,999
111
$15,000 to $24,999
202
$25,000 to $34,999
136
$35,000 to $49,999
109
$50,000 to $74,999
462
$75,000 to $99,999
408
$100,000 to $149,999
599
$150,000 to $199,999
264
$200,000 or more
898
Median household income
$103,946
Mean household income
$138,718
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
4.8%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 02494

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Hillside Elementary
28 Glen Gary Rd		(781) 455-0461395915.2
John Eliot
135 Wellesley Avenue		(781) 455-04523731413.8
Needham High
609 Webster Street		(781) 455-08001,4243414.2
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Public libraries around Needham, MA

NameAddress
Needham Free Public Library
1139 Highland Ave.
Needham, MA 02494
Weston Public Library
87 School Street
Weston, MA 02493
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Universities and Colleges around 02494

NameAddressPhone
Boston College - Administrative Offices- Weston Observatory381 Concord Road
Weston, MA 02493		(617) 552-8300
Regis College235 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493		(781) 768-7340
Boston University - Centers and Institutes- Center for Advanced Biotechnology- Training T254 2nd Avenue
Needham, MA 02494		(978) 649-4040
St Sebastian's Country Day School
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492		(781) 449-5200
Northeastern University - Henderson House99 Westcliff Road
Weston, MA 02493		(781) 235-4350
Health Promotion Affliates661 Highland Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494		(781) 449-2233
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 02494

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Bournewood Hospital
300 South Street
Brookline, MA 02467		(617) 469-030075
Brockton Va Medical Center
940 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02401		(508) 583-4500495
Caritas Good Samaritan Med Ctr
235 North Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02401		(508) 427-3000185
Charles River Hospital203 Grove Street
Wellesley, MA 02482		(781) 416-530062
Deaconess Waltham Hospital
9 Hope Avenue
Waltham, MA 02453		(781) 647-6000218
Mclean Hospital
115 Mill Street
Belmont, MA 02478		(617) 855-2000160
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462		(617) 243-6000240
Simpson Infirmary106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481		(781) 283-281011
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 02494

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Sheraton Needham Hotel100 Cabot St
Needham, MA 02494		247109219
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 02494

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Blue on Highland882 Highland Ave
Needham, MA 02494		American781-444-7001
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Crime Rates in Needham, MA

Crime rates in Needham, MA:

Total
257
Violent Crime
6
Murder & Manslaughter
1
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
1
Aggravated Assault
4
Property Crime
251
Burglary
33
Larceny & Theft
215
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
Arson
0
Needham, MA

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