City

Dedham, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥25,109Population
💰$124,375Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$630,400Median Home Value▲ 126% above avg
🎓62.5%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 4.8%Asian: 3.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic7.5%
Black4.8%
Asian3.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads62.5% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma127 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,892 (22.3%)
Some College1,089 (6.2%)
Associates1,450 (8.3%)
Bachelors1,157 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree9,750 (55.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 55.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad22.3%
Some College6.2%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate55.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
75%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,375 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$630,400 ▲ 126% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,058/mo
Total Housing Units10,648
Vacant Units351

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
63%
About Dedham, MA

Dedham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,109 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Dedham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,375 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dedham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $630,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dedham is highly educated. 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.43%).

Dedham, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dedham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02026 25,109 $124,375 $630,400 $2,058 3.6% 62.5% 72.7%

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