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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
$200,720
Median income
$725,200
Median home value
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $71,933. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $725,200 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $2,019 per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Norfolk County, letting you compare 02056 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02056?

41.6

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$71,933

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02056 ranks nationally

Norfolk, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$200,720 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 78.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,557

Total Housing Units

3,453

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$725,200

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02056 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 02056 ranks #7 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 02056 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 02056 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
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

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Pop: 55,055
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Braintree, MA
Pop: 35,744
02368 standard
Randolph, MA
Pop: 32,158
02038 standard
Franklin, MA
Pop: 31,635
02446 standard
Brookline, MA
Pop: 29,311
02062 standard
Norwood, MA
Pop: 28,602

Related Areas

Norfolk County Norfolk, MA Massachusetts

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.

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