City

Norwell, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Massachusetts

👥11,309Population
💰$182,637Median HH Income▲ 139% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$799,600Median Home Value▲ 187% above avg
🎓72.4%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.6%Asian: 3.1%Other: 3%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.6%
Asian3.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads72.4% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,128 (16%)
Some College341 (4.8%)
Associates466 (6.6%)
Bachelors525 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree4,592 (65%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 16%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 65%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad16.0%
Some College4.8%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate65.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$182,637 ▲ 139% above avg
Median Home Value$799,600 ▲ 187% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,181/mo
Total Housing Units3,739
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
45%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Norwell, MA

Norwell is a city in Massachusetts, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,309 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Norwell is a affluent community. The median household income of $182,637 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Norwell is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $799,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,181 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Norwell is highly educated. 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Norwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02061 11,309 $182,637 $799,600 $2,181 2.4% 72.4% 91.5%