Newton
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 88,923 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Watertown, 3.0 miles NE.
- 88,923residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.2 km²
- 4,988 / sq mipopulation density
- 02461main ZIP code (14 in total)
About Newton
Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located roughly 8 miles (13 km) west of Downtown Boston, and comprises a patchwork of thirteen villages. The city borders Boston to the northeast and southeast (via the neighborhoods of Brighton and West Roxbury), Brookline to the east, Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Weston, Wellesley, and Needham to the west. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimates, the population of Newton, Massachusetts was 90,741.
Newton is home to the Charles River, Crystal Lake, and Heartbreak Hill, among other landmarks. It is served by several streets and highways (including Route 9, Hammond Pond Parkway, and the Mass Pike), as well as the Green Line D branch run by the MBTA.
Historically, the area that is now Newton was settled in 1639, and was originally first part of Cambridge (then called "the newe towne"). It split from Cambridge in 1681, and became known by its present name of Newton in 1766. It then became a city in 1874.
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Living in Newton
- Median household income
- $190,304
- Median home value
- $1,264,900
- Median rent
- $2,370/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Newton had 88,923 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 88,923 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,988 per sq mi (1,926 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 88,923 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.83 sq mi (46.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3318° N, 71.2084° W |
| ZIP codes | 02461, 02135, 02453, 02458, 02459, 02460, 02462, 02464, 02465, 02466, 02467, 02468, 02472, 02494 |
| Official website | newtonma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2545560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newton
- Watertown3.0 mi NE
- Brookline3.4 mi E
- Needham3.9 mi SW
- Wellesley4.2 mi SW
- Waltham4.3 mi NW
- Belmont4.6 mi N
- Weston5.2 mi W
- Cambridge5.5 mi NE
- Dedham6.1 mi S
- Arlington6.4 mi N
- Somerville6.8 mi NE
- Cochituate7.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newton
What county is Newton in?
Newton is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Newton, MA?
88,923 people lived in Newton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newton, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02461. Other ZIP codes: 02135, 02453, 02458, 02459, 02460, 02462, 02464, 02465, 02466, 02467, 02468, 02472.
What is the elevation of Newton?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newton?
Watertown (3.0 mi), Brookline (3.4 mi), Needham (3.9 mi), Wellesley (4.2 mi), Waltham (4.3 mi).
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