Newton
| State |  Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| County Seat | Lowell |
| Area Code | 617, 857 |
| Area | 46 km² |
| Water area | 0.86 km² |
| Population | 90,741 |
| Population Density | 1,965 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| FIPS | 2545560 |
| GNIS-ID | 617675 |
| Founded | 1688 |
| Place type | City |
| Founded | 1688 |
| Coordinates | ♁42° 20′ N, 71° 13′ W |
| Latitude | 42.331768 |
| Longitude | -71.2084 |
Newton is located in the Middlesex County in Massachusetts. Currently, 11 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 90,741 on an area of 46 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Newton
The map shows the position of Newton based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · -0.75 % · ⌀ 2,370 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 2,359 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 2,476 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 2,941 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 3,526 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 3,894 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +5.19 % · 1,264,900 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +2.87 % · 190,304 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +17.65 % · 4.0 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -3.61 % · 4.5 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY -1.87 % · 51,653
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +0.61 % · 81.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -0.07 % · 26.6 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +12.10 % · 32.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · -1.43 % · 70.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -3.23 % · 5.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -62.96 % · 1.7 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median age
YoY Years · +0.24 % · 42.1 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Newton
YoY +0.82 % · 90,741
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.2 % |
| Diabetes | 7.9 % |
| High blood pressure | 27.2 % |
| Smoking | 6.5 % |
| Depression | 22.7 % |
| Asthma | 10.8 % |
| Physically inactive | 15.1 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 2.6 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Districts of Newton
The table shows the recorded districts of Newton and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Auburndale | 02466 |
| Chestnut Hill | 02467 |
| Eliot | 02461 |
| Four Corners | 02459 |
| Lasell Village | 02466 |
| Newton Center | 02459 |
| Newton Centre | 02459 |
| Newton Corner | 02458 |
| Newton Highlands | 02461 |
| Newton Lower Falls | 02462 |
| Newton Upper Falls | 02464 |
| Newtonville | 02460 |
| Night Caps Corner | 02465 |
| Nonantum | 02458 |
| North Village | 02458 |
| Oak Hill | 02459 |
| Oak Hill Park | 02459 |
| Thompsonville | 02459 |
| Waban | 02468 |
| West Newton | 02465 |
| Woodland | 02466 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Newton and shows the stored distance.
