| ZIP Code | 02021 |
|---|---|
| City | Canton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Area Code | 339/781 |
| Elevation | 144 ft |
| Latitude | 42.175737 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.125385 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.2% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 76 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,490 (14.8%) |
| Some College | 848 (5%) |
| Associates | 1,282 (7.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,238 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,929 (64.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,341 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $665,500 ▲ 139% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,237/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,955 |
| Vacant Units | 278 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,955 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 278 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 02021 is located in Canton, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. With a population of 24,459, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 02021 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $128,341 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02021 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $665,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,237 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 02021 is primarily White (70.06%). Residents are highly educated — 72.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02021 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 02021 in Canton, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,459 residents, a median household income of $128,341, and a median home value of $665,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.