Needham
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Needham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 32,091 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wellesley, 2.7 miles NW.
- 32,091residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.9 km²
- 2,609 / sq mipopulation density
- 02492main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Needham
Needham ( NEED-əm) is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. A suburb of Boston, its population was 32,091 in the 2020 U.S. Census. It is the home of Olin College of Engineering. It is also home to four commuter rail stations along the Needham Line.
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Living in Needham
- Median household income
- $214,308
- Median home value
- $1,188,500
- Median rent
- $2,409/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Needham had 32,091 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,091 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,609 per sq mi (1,008 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Needham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 32,091 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.30 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2817° N, 71.2426° W |
| ZIP codes | 02492, 02457, 02464, 02481, 02482, 02494 |
| Official website | needhamma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502144105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Needham
- Wellesley2.7 mi NW
- Newton3.9 mi NE
- Dedham4.0 mi SE
- Dover4.1 mi SW
- Westwood4.5 mi S
- Natick5.4 mi W
- Brookline5.9 mi NE
- Weston6.2 mi NW
- Cochituate6.4 mi NW
- Watertown6.9 mi NE
- Norwood6.9 mi S
- Waltham7.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Needham
What county is Needham in?
Needham is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Needham, MA?
32,091 people lived in Needham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Needham, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02492. Other ZIP codes: 02457, 02464, 02481, 02482, 02494.
What is the elevation of Needham?
161 feet (49 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Needham?
Wellesley (2.7 mi), Newton (3.9 mi), Dedham (4.0 mi), Dover (4.1 mi), Westwood (4.5 mi).
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