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Canton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02021

Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,561
443/sq mi
$143,381
Median income
$710,600
Median home value
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
443
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02021 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 21,561 residents across 48.7 square miles, a density of 443 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02021 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,381 (24% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $78,446. Local economic indicators show a 5.2% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $710,600 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,315 a month; 73.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Norfolk County, letting you compare 02021 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02021.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02021, Canton, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,561

Population

48.7

Area (sq mi)

443

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02021?

42.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

15.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 11.7%
Asian 10.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$143,381

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$78,446

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02021 ranks nationally

Canton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$143,381 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,866

Total Housing Units

9,630

Occupied Units

236

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$710,600

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$2,315

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02021 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 184
2021 +7.6% 198
2022 +12.8% 224
2023 +8.0% 242
2024 +8.0% 261

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 936 business establishments in ZIP 02021, employing approximately 27,281 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,635,040,000.

936

Businesses

27,281

Employees

$2.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 125 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 119 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 111 11.9%
Retail trade 88 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 82 8.8%
Wholesale trade 78 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 60 6.4%
Finance and insurance 42 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.1%
Manufacturing 32 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 32 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 2.5%
Educational services 17 1.8%
Information 13 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02021 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02021 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02368 Randolph, MA 32,158 3.7 mi
02062 Norwood, MA 28,602 3.6 mi
02072 Stoughton, MA 26,999 4.1 mi
02136 Hyde Park, MA 28,488 5.5 mi
02186 Milton, MA 27,003 5.1 mi
02032 East Walpole, MA 4,226 4.8 mi
02131 Roslindale, MA 29,826 7.6 mi
02067 Sharon, MA 17,486 5.4 mi
02026 Dedham, MA 24,711 5.6 mi
02322 Avon, MA 4,356 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

02169 standard
Quincy, MA
Pop: 55,055
02184 standard
Braintree, MA
Pop: 35,744
02368 standard
Randolph, MA
Pop: 32,158
02038 standard
Franklin, MA
Pop: 31,635
02446 standard
Brookline, MA
Pop: 29,311
02062 standard
Norwood, MA
Pop: 28,602

Related Areas

Norfolk County Canton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02021 in? ▼
ZIP code 02021 (Canton) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02021? ▼
ZIP code 02021 in Canton, MA has a population of 21,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02021 is $143,381, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02021 is $710,600, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02021 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02021? ▼
ZIP code 02021 has 936 business establishments employing approximately 27,281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02021 are: Construction (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (119), Health care and social assistance (111). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02021 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02021? ▼
In ZIP code 02021, 80.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02021 is 35.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02021? ▼
In ZIP code 02021, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02021 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.