PlainZIP

East Walpole, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02032

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

4,226
698/sq mi
$180,682
Median income
$702,300
Median home value
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
698
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02032 covers 6.1 square miles in East Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,226 residents on file, a density of 698 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02032 skews affluent, with a median household income of $180,682 (56% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,200. Local economic indicators show a 2.7% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $702,300 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $2,564 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02032, plus 6 more within Norfolk County, give a clearer read than the 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 02032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Walpole, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02032.

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 02032, East Walpole, 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

4,226

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

698

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02032?

35.7

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$180,682

Median Household Income

+56% vs state

$69,200

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02032 ranks nationally

East Walpole, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$180,682 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,751

Total Housing Units

1,600

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$702,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$2,564

Median Rent

1959

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02032 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 173
2021 +11.4% 193
2022 +11.2% 215
2023 +8.8% 234
2024 +10.3% 258

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 129 business establishments in ZIP 02032, employing approximately 2,201 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,601,000.

129

Businesses

2,201

Employees

$151.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 15.5%
Retail trade 18 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 14 10.8%
Wholesale trade 7 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 5.4%
Information 6 4.7%
Manufacturing 5 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.9%
Educational services 4 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.3%

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 02032 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 02032 ranks #0 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 02032 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 02032 ranks #5 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
02062 Norwood, MA 28,602 2.4 mi
02081 Walpole, MA 18,472 2.3 mi
02090 Westwood, MA 14,636 4.5 mi
02067 Sharon, MA 17,486 3.7 mi
02071 South Walpole, MA 1,707 4.6 mi
02021 Canton, MA 21,561 4.8 mi
02052 Medfield, MA 12,024 5.0 mi
02035 Foxboro, MA 16,865 6.6 mi
02026 Dedham, MA 24,711 6.6 mi
02048 Mansfield, MA 23,184 9.6 mi

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Pop: 55,055
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Pop: 35,744
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Pop: 32,158
02038 standard
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Pop: 31,635
02446 standard
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Pop: 29,311
02062 standard
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Pop: 28,602

Related Areas

Norfolk County East Walpole, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02032 in? ▼
ZIP code 02032 (East Walpole) 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 02032? ▼
ZIP code 02032 in East Walpole, MA has a population of 4,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02032 is $180,682, which is 137% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02032 is $702,300, which is 152% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02032 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02032? ▼
ZIP code 02032 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 2,201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02032 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02032 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 02032? ▼
In ZIP code 02032, 82.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02032? ▼
In ZIP code 02032, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02032 is 2.7% 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.