Norwood, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02062
Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,602
- 1,066/sq mi High-density area
- $107,030
- Median income Above-median income area
- $651,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,066
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02062 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 02062 (Norwood, MA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.9 in 2023 to 264.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02062 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 28,602 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 1,066 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,030 (7% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,827. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $651,700 (9% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,116; 54.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02062 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 02062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwood, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02062.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
266 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 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 02062, Norwood, 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
28,602
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
1,066
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02062?
39.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
19.8%
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?
$107,030
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$63,827
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02062 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Norwood, 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)
$107,030 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
13,815housing units
13,815
Total Housing Units
13,259
Occupied Units
556
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$651,700
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$2,116
Median Rent
1960
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02062 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 193 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 213 |
| 2022 | +8.0% | 230 |
| 2023 | +7.9% | 248 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 265 |
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 1,288 business establishments in ZIP 02062, employing approximately 25,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,117,962,000.
1,288
Businesses
25,287
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 266 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 149 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 148 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 109 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.3% |
| Information | 16 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.0% |
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 02062 vs 02090 →
ZIP 02062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02062
Norwood (02062)
28,602 residents
- 02136
Hyde Park (02136)
28,488 residents
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
25,861 residents
- 02026
Dedham (02026)
24,711 residents
- 02021
Canton (02021)
21,561 residents
- 02459
Newton Center (02459)
19,095 residents
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
18,472 residents
- 02067
Sharon (02067)
17,486 residents
- 02090
Westwood (02090)
14,636 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02062 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
- 02459
Newton Center (02459)
$227,594 median income
- 02090
Westwood (02090)
$223,125 median income
- 02067
Sharon (02067)
$192,314 median income
- 02032
East Walpole (02032)
$180,682 median income
- 02081
Walpole (02081)
$156,250 median income
- 02021
Canton (02021)
$143,381 median income
- 02132
West Roxbury (02132)
$138,724 median income
- 02026
Dedham (02026)
$128,955 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02062 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02090 | Westwood, MA | 14,636 | 2.5 mi |
| 02032 | East Walpole, MA | 4,226 | 2.4 mi |
| 02026 | Dedham, MA | 24,711 | 4.3 mi |
| 02021 | Canton, MA | 21,561 | 3.6 mi |
| 02067 | Sharon, MA | 17,486 | 5.4 mi |
| 02081 | Walpole, MA | 18,472 | 4.3 mi |
| 02052 | Medfield, MA | 12,024 | 5.6 mi |
| 02132 | West Roxbury, MA | 25,861 | 6.7 mi |
| 02459 | Newton Center, MA | 19,095 | 8.9 mi |
| 02136 | Hyde Park, MA | 28,488 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02062, 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 (28,602 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 02062 in?
ZIP code 02062 (Norwood) 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 02062?
ZIP code 02062 in Norwood, MA has a population of 28,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02062?
The median household income in ZIP 02062 is $107,030, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02062?
The median home value in ZIP 02062 is $651,700, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02062 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02062?
ZIP code 02062 has 1,288 business establishments employing approximately 25,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02062 are: Health care and social assistance (266), Retail trade (149), Professional, scientific, and technical services (148). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02062 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 02062?
In ZIP code 02062, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 02062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02062 is 30.3 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 02062?
In ZIP code 02062, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02062 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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