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Medfield, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02052

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

12,024
322/sq mi
$235,800
Median income
$911,100
Median home value
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
322
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02052 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 12,024 residents across 37.3 square miles, a density of 322 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02052 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $911,100 (52% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,035 monthly, and 86.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 02052 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Norfolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medfield, MA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,024

Population

37.3

Area (sq mi)

322

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 02052 ranks nationally

Medfield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$235,800 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 02052 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 02052 ranks #4 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 02052 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 02052 ranks #3 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
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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Related Areas

Norfolk County Medfield, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.