Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.7% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8,429 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 86,690 (18.3%) |
| Some College | 28,154 (5.9%) |
| Associates | 43,535 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 35,541 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 270,906 (57.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $137,656 ▲ 80% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $720,763 ▲ 159% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,046/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 290,039 |
| Vacant Units | 11,821 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Norfolk County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 45 ZIP codes spanning 39 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 715,395 residents. With a median age of 41.02, it is a middle-aged county.
Norfolk County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $137,655 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.5% is well below the national average.
Housing in Norfolk County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $720,763 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,045. Homeownership rates are high at 70.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Norfolk County are primarily White (70.08%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 65.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Norfolk County, MA is a upper-middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 45 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02322 | Avon | 4,753 | $129,487 | $482,800 | $1,648 | 3.1% | 48.2% |
| 02019 | Bellingham | 17,160 | $120,966 | $425,900 | $1,788 | 6.8% | 50.6% |
| 02184 | Braintree | 38,762 | $125,305 | $623,200 | $1,925 | 3.7% | 54.9% |
| 02445 | Brookline | 22,568 | $145,878 | $1,218,000 | $2,779 | 3.6% | 86.5% |
| 02446 | Brookline | 31,109 | $127,519 | $1,172,800 | $2,757 | 3.9% | 85.8% |
| 02021 | Canton | 24,459 | $128,341 | $665,500 | $2,237 | 4.1% | 72.2% |
| 02025 | Cohasset | 8,358 | $187,060 | $1,092,500 | $1,959 | 3.5% | 78.4% |
| 02026 | Dedham | 25,109 | $124,375 | $630,400 | $2,058 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| 02030 | Dover | 5,893 | $250,001 | $1,285,800 | $2,500 | 8.2% | 90.7% |
| 02032 | East Walpole | 4,914 | $180,100 | $673,400 | $2,448 | 5.8% | 70.4% |
| 02189 | East Weymouth | 15,231 | $91,842 | $463,300 | $1,732 | 5.8% | 50.6% |
| 02035 | Foxboro | 18,516 | $108,559 | $581,900 | $1,763 | 6.5% | 66.2% |
| 02038 | Franklin | 33,067 | $142,788 | $567,100 | $1,856 | 5.1% | 65.5% |
| 02343 | Holbrook | 11,267 | $107,198 | $435,300 | $1,522 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| 02052 | Medfield | 12,923 | $214,801 | $869,400 | $1,652 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| 02053 | Medway | 13,251 | $174,357 | $588,900 | $1,570 | 4.1% | 71.2% |
| 02054 | Millis | 8,699 | $149,021 | $570,300 | $1,733 | 3.8% | 58.5% |
| 02186 | Milton | 28,716 | $177,222 | $896,500 | $1,545 | 3.6% | 76.3% |
| 02492 | Needham | 21,481 | $222,063 | $1,177,300 | $2,256 | 6.2% | 86.3% |
| 02494 | Needham Heights | 10,578 | $173,750 | $1,052,400 | $2,452 | 1.4% | 78.0% |
| 02056 | Norfolk | 11,556 | $197,379 | $694,300 | $1,791 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| 02191 | North Weymouth | 8,130 | $116,496 | $492,200 | $1,833 | 4.7% | 51.5% |
| 02062 | Norwood | 31,380 | $97,110 | $613,500 | $2,056 | 3.5% | 61.4% |
| 02762 | Plainville | 9,872 | $95,625 | $461,200 | $1,901 | 8.5% | 55.9% |
| 02169 | Quincy | 60,928 | $92,080 | $552,200 | $1,975 | 7.9% | 57.7% |
| 02170 | Quincy | 19,685 | $101,840 | $661,800 | $1,801 | 6.1% | 55.9% |
| 02171 | Quincy | 20,513 | $104,992 | $630,200 | $2,281 | 5.7% | 58.9% |
| 02368 | Randolph | 34,736 | $103,321 | $464,000 | $2,049 | 7.9% | 48.9% |
| 02067 | Sharon | 18,478 | $183,724 | $697,900 | $2,269 | 2.9% | 80.7% |
| 02071 | South Walpole | 1,677 | $207,878 | $590,300 | — | 4.4% | 79.6% |
| 02190 | South Weymouth | 19,029 | $99,024 | $554,900 | $2,012 | 3.8% | 58.6% |
| 02072 | Stoughton | 29,074 | $104,164 | $496,700 | $1,993 | 4.9% | 50.7% |
| 02081 | Walpole | 19,703 | $150,233 | $647,200 | $1,980 | 5.1% | 67.7% |
| 02482 | Wellesley | 10,758 | $240,069 | $1,255,200 | $2,674 | 4.0% | 85.4% |
| 02481 | Wellesley Hills | 17,262 | $250,001 | $1,642,700 | $3,064 | 3.1% | 92.0% |
| 02090 | Westwood | 16,213 | $205,000 | $985,800 | $2,390 | 1.8% | 77.0% |
| 02188 | Weymouth | 15,396 | $102,236 | $542,900 | $1,859 | 5.5% | 49.3% |
| 02093 | Wrentham | 12,305 | $147,930 | $599,500 | $1,046 | 6.2% | 61.3% |