Norfolk, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02056
Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,981
- 285/sq mi High-density area
- $200,720
- Median income Above-median income area
- $725,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norfolk 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 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 285
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02056 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 02056 (Norfolk, MA) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.0 in 2023 to 243.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02056 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 10,981 residents across 38.5 square miles, a density of 285 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02056 skews affluent, with a median household income of $200,720 (74% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,933. The poverty rate is 2.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $725,200 (21% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 94.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,019.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02056 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 02056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02056.
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 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 02056, Norfolk, 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
10,981
Population
38.5
Area (sq mi)
285
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02056?
41.6
Median Age
56.8%
Male
43.2%
Female
6.3%
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?
$200,720
Median Household Income
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$71,933
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02056 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Norfolk, 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)
$200,720 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
3,557housing units
3,557
Total Housing Units
3,453
Occupied Units
104
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$725,200
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$2,019
Median Rent
1984
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02056 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 186 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 213 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 224 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 244 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 02056, employing approximately 2,103 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,258,000.
228
Businesses
2,103
Employees
$131.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 43 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.3% |
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 02056 vs 02071 →
ZIP 02056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02038
Franklin (02038)
31,635 residents
- 02760
North Attleboro (02760)
26,739 residents
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
18,472 residents
- 02035
Foxboro (02035)
16,865 residents
- 02053
Medway (02053)
12,752 residents
- 02052 12,024
Medfield (02052)
12,024 residents
- 02056 10,981
Norfolk (02056)
10,981 residents
- 02093 10,955
Wrentham (02093)
10,955 residents
- 02762 8,264
Plainville (02762)
8,264 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02056 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02056 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
- 02071
South Walpole (02071)
$213,885 median income
- 02056
Norfolk (02056)
$200,720 median income
- 02053
Medway (02053)
$173,750 median income
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
$156,250 median income
- 02054
Millis (02054)
$155,996 median income
- 02093
Wrentham (02093)
$151,676 median income
- 02038
Franklin (02038)
$145,773 median income
- 02035
Foxboro (02035)
$115,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02056 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02071 | South Walpole, MA | 1,707 | 3.1 mi |
| 02054 | Millis, MA | 7,891 | 4.0 mi |
| 02093 | Wrentham, MA | 10,955 | 4.7 mi |
| 02052 | Medfield, MA | 12,024 | 4.9 mi |
| 02081 | Walpole, MA | 18,472 | 4.2 mi |
| 02762 | Plainville, MA | 8,264 | 7.1 mi |
| 02038 | Franklin, MA | 31,635 | 4.7 mi |
| 02053 | Medway, MA | 12,752 | 5.7 mi |
| 02035 | Foxboro, MA | 16,865 | 5.7 mi |
| 02760 | North Attleboro, MA | 26,739 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02056, 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 (10,981 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 02056 in?
ZIP code 02056 (Norfolk) 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 02056?
ZIP code 02056 in Norfolk, MA has a population of 10,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02056?
The median household income in ZIP 02056 is $200,720, which is 163% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02056?
The median home value in ZIP 02056 is $725,200, which is 161% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02056 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02056?
ZIP code 02056 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 2,103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02056 are: Construction (43), Health care and social assistance (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02056?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02056 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 02056?
In ZIP code 02056, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.6% 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 02056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02056 is 36.2 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 02056?
In ZIP code 02056, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02056 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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