ZIP Code 02052

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Medfield · Norfolk County · Massachusetts

Population
12,024

322/sq mi

Median income
$235,800

▲ 209% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$911,100

▲ 228% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
78.1%

Median age 42.4

Land area
37.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 02052 in Medfield, Massachusetts has a population of 12,024. The median household income is $235,800, which is 209% above the national average. Median home value is $911,100, 228% above the US average. 78.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.3 square miles in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 12,024 residents, producing a population density of 322 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 02052 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02052 sits at $235,800 (104% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $107,234. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $911,100 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $2,035 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02052 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 02052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02052.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02052, Medfield, 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

12,024

Population

37.3

Area (sq mi)

322

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02052?

42.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$235,800

Median Household Income

+104% vs state

$107,234

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,820

Total Housing Units

4,680

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$911,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$2,035

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02052 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 170
2021 +8.5% 184
2022 +17.9% 217
2023 +11.4% 242
2024 +1.8% 247

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 323 business establishments in ZIP 02052, employing approximately 2,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,345,000.

323

Businesses

2,589

Employees

$120.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 39 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 9.6%
Retail trade 27 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 23 7.1%
Finance and insurance 21 6.5%
Wholesale trade 12 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.7%
Educational services 8 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.5%
Manufacturing 7 2.2%
Information 6 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
02030 Dover, MA 5,589 3.7 mi
02054 Millis, MA 7,891 3.1 mi
02081 Walpole, MA 18,472 3.5 mi
02056 Norfolk, MA 10,981 4.9 mi
02062 Norwood, MA 28,602 5.6 mi
02482 Wellesley, MA 10,306 7.5 mi
02071 South Walpole, MA 1,707 5.9 mi
02032 East Walpole, MA 4,226 5.0 mi
01770 Sherborn, MA 4,119 5.0 mi
02090 Westwood, MA 14,636 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02052 in?
ZIP code 02052 (Medfield) 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 02052?
ZIP code 02052 in Medfield, MA has a population of 12,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02052?
The median household income in ZIP 02052 is $235,800, which is 209% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02052?
The median home value in ZIP 02052 is $911,100, which is 228% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02052 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02052?
ZIP code 02052 has 323 business establishments employing approximately 2,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02052 are: Construction (46), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02052 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 02052?
In ZIP code 02052, 83.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.1% 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 02052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02052 is 31.8 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 02052?
In ZIP code 02052, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02052 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Medfield, MA

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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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