The 02494 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Needham Heights, MA in Norfolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 10,399. Median househould income is approximately $133,375, and an estimated 1% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 02494 is estimated to at 40.0 years, and about 19.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 69.0% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $71,372.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02494 is $133,375, while the region's mean household income is $202,088. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $71,372. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02494 of $71,372 is approximately 63.09% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 1.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 88.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 35.9% of the population in 02494 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.5% of 02494 residents earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 35.9% |
In ZIP Code 02494, 96.9% of the population graduated high school, while 69.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 42.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.7% in this Norfolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 12.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 42.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02494, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 4.7% of 02494 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02494 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.5%), followed by Asian (15.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 15.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 02494, 79.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Norfolk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 79.3% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 8.9% |
| Other languages | 1.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02494, an estimated 17.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 5.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Norfolk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02494 are older than average. The median age of 40.0 years in ZIP Code 02494 is approximately 4.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 02494 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 02494 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02494 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 98% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02494 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 98% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02494 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02494 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 30.44¢/kWh | 23.91¢/kWh | 20.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02494 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.03 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.96 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.39 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.28 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.55 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.31 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.54 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02494, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.4 minutes. Approximately 33.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02494 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 02494 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 21.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02494, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02494 in the past 12 months. Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Norfolk County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 33 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 3 |
| Mortgage | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 22 |
| Improper use of your report | 9 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 5 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 2 |
| Other transaction problem | 2 |
| Other | 5 |