The 02462 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Newton Lower Falls, MA in Middlesex County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,389. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $115,556. The median age in 02462 is estimated to at 47.0 years, and about 25.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 79.9% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $69,528.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02462 is $115,556, while the region's mean household income is $172,520. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $69,528. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02462 of $69,528 is approximately 58.88% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 2.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 70.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 37.4% of the population in 02462 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.3% of 02462 residents earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 37.4% |
In ZIP Code 02462, 98.0% of the population graduated high school, while 79.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 52.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 7.2% in this Middlesex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 7.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.0% |
| Associate's degree | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 52.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02462, 92.6% is one race, while 7.4% are two or more races. Approximately 5.9% of 02462 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02462 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.7%), followed by Asian (25.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 25.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 02462, 81.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 14.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Middlesex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 81.7% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 14.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02462, an estimated 29.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 22.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Middlesex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 29.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02462 are older than average. The median age of 47.0 years in ZIP Code 02462 is approximately 23.36% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.9% of the population in 02462 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 02462 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02462 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 02462 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.7% of adults 18 and older in this Middlesex County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.2% |
| Current asthma | 9.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02462 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 92.6% of those 18 and above in 02462 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 02462 include sleeping less than 7 hours (25.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (21.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 97.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 79.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| Current smoking | 7.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 17.5% |
| Obesity | 21.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 25.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02462 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02462 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.25¢/kWh | 21.37¢/kWh | 17.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02462 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.99 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.61 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.8 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.46 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.83 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.24 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02462, 74.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.6 minutes. Approximately 33.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02462 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 02462 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 1.2% |