ZIP Code 02026
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Dedham · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 24,711
- Median income
- $128,955
- Median home value
- $661,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.0%
- Land area
- 26.5 sq mi
931/sq mi
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 138% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.6
New York
ZIP code 02026 in Dedham, Massachusetts has a population of 24,711. The median household income is $128,955, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $661,800, 138% above the US average. 55.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02026 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.5 square miles in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 24,711 residents, producing a population density of 931 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02026 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02026 sits at $128,955 (11% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,824. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 02026 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02026.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
131 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02026?
44.6
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
14.3%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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