PlainZIP

Dedham, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02026

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

24,711
931/sq mi
$128,955
Median income
$661,800
Median home value
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
931
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 24,711 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 931 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02026 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,955 (11% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,824. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $661,800 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $2,042 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02026 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 02026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dedham, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02026.

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 02026, Dedham, 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

24,711

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

931

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02026?

44.6

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$128,955

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$69,824

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02026 ranks nationally

Dedham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,955 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 75.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,828

Total Housing Units

10,530

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$661,800

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$2,042

Median Rent

1956

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02026 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 202
2021 +9.1% 220
2022 +9.8% 242
2023 +8.8% 263
2024 +6.9% 281

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 933 business establishments in ZIP 02026, employing approximately 15,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,012,027,000.

933

Businesses

15,252

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 149 16.0%
Health care and social assistance 131 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 109 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 105 11.3%
Construction 85 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 82 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 5.7%
Finance and insurance 50 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 4.4%
Wholesale trade 27 2.9%
Educational services 22 2.4%
Information 20 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.3%
Manufacturing 9 1.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 02026 vs 02132 →

ZIP 02026 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 02026 ranks #6 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 02026 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 02026 ranks #8 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
02132 West Roxbury, MA 25,861 2.5 mi
02136 Hyde Park, MA 28,488 2.5 mi
02090 Westwood, MA 14,636 2.5 mi
02062 Norwood, MA 28,602 4.3 mi
02459 Newton Center, MA 19,095 4.8 mi
02467 Chestnut Hill, MA 22,491 4.9 mi
02131 Roslindale, MA 29,826 3.7 mi
02492 Needham, MA 19,931 3.9 mi
02186 Milton, MA 27,003 4.8 mi
02461 Newton Highlands, MA 7,059 5.1 mi

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Pop: 28,602

Related Areas

Norfolk County Dedham, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02026 in? ▼
ZIP code 02026 (Dedham) 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 02026? ▼
ZIP code 02026 in Dedham, MA has a population of 24,711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02026 is $128,955, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02026 is $661,800, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02026 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02026? ▼
ZIP code 02026 has 933 business establishments employing approximately 15,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02026 are: Retail trade (149), Health care and social assistance (131), Professional, scientific, and technical services (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02026 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 02026? ▼
In ZIP code 02026, 75.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.0% 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 02026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02026 is 29.3 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 02026? ▼
In ZIP code 02026, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02026 is 5.6% 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.