City

Norfolk, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥11,556Population
💰$197,379Median HH Income▲ 159% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$694,300Median Home Value▲ 149% above avg
🎓66.7%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 6.1%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black6.1%
Asian2.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty1.8% ▼ 82% below avg
College Grads66.7% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,000 (13.4%)
Some College872 (11.6%)
Associates595 (7.9%)
Bachelors448 (6%)
Graduate Degree4,545 (60.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 13.4%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 60.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad13.4%
Some College11.6%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate60.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.1%Renter: 4.9%Tenure
Owner95.1%
Renter4.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$197,379 ▲ 159% above avg
Median Home Value$694,300 ▲ 149% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,791/mo
Total Housing Units3,464
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Norfolk, MA

Norfolk is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,556 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Norfolk is a affluent community. The median household income of $197,379 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Norfolk is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $694,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,791 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norfolk is highly educated. 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.77%).

Norfolk, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Norfolk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02056 11,556 $197,379 $694,300 $1,791 4.7% 66.7% 95.1%