ZIP Code 02032
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East Walpole · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,226
- Median income
- $180,682
- Median home value
- $702,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.4%
- Land area
- 6.1 sq mi
698/sq mi
▲ 137% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 152% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
New York
ZIP code 02032 in East Walpole, Massachusetts has a population of 4,226. The median household income is $180,682, which is 137% above the national average. Median home value is $702,300, 152% above the US average. 70.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in East Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,226 residents, producing a population density of 698 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 02032 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02032 sits at $180,682 (56% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,200. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. 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, a direct signal of whether 02032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02032 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 02032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$69,200
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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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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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