City

Walpole, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥19,703Population
💰$150,233Median HH Income▲ 97% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$647,200Median Home Value▲ 132% above avg
🎓67.7%College Grads▲ 75% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 1.9%Asian: 2.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.9%
Asian2.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads67.7% ▲ 75% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma216 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,290 (17.2%)
Some College540 (4.1%)
Associates1,251 (9.4%)
Bachelors894 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree8,118 (61%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 17.2%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 61%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad17.2%
Some College4.1%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate61.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$150,233 ▲ 97% above avg
Median Home Value$647,200 ▲ 132% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,980/mo
Total Housing Units7,663
Vacant Units357

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Walpole, MA

Walpole is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,703 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Walpole is a affluent community. The median household income of $150,233 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Walpole is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $647,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,980 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walpole is highly educated. 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walpole
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02081 19,703 $150,233 $647,200 $1,980 5.1% 67.7% 81.7%