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 High-density area
- $180,682
- Median income Above-median income area
- $702,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02032 (East Walpole, MA) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.7 in 2023 to 257.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,200. The poverty rate is 2.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $702,300 (17% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,564.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02032 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02032?
35.7
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
14.4%
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?
$180,682
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$69,200
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02032 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
East Walpole, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$180,682 Top 9% higher than 91% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,751housing units
1,751
Total Housing Units
1,600
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$702,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02032 vs 02062 →
ZIP 02032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02062
Norwood (02062)
28,602 residents
- 02026
Dedham (02026)
24,711 residents
- 02048
Mansfield (02048)
23,184 residents
- 02021
Canton (02021)
21,561 residents
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
18,472 residents
- 02067
Sharon (02067)
17,486 residents
- 02035
Foxboro (02035)
16,865 residents
- 02090
Westwood (02090)
14,636 residents
- 02052
Medfield (02052)
12,024 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02032 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02052
Medfield (02052)
$235,800 median income
- 02090
Westwood (02090)
$223,125 median income
- 02071
South Walpole (02071)
$213,885 median income
- 02067
Sharon (02067)
$192,314 median income
- 02032
East Walpole (02032)
$180,682 median income
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
$156,250 median income
- 02021
Canton (02021)
$143,381 median income
- 02026
Dedham (02026)
$128,955 median income
- 02048
Mansfield (02048)
$125,273 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02032, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,226 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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