ZIP Code 02071

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South Walpole · Norfolk County · Massachusetts

Population
1,707

679/sq mi

Median income
$213,885

▲ 180% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$651,800

▲ 134% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
77.4%

Median age 32

Land area
2.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 02071 in South Walpole, Massachusetts has a population of 1,707. The median household income is $213,885, which is 180% above the national average. Median home value is $651,800, 134% above the US average. 77.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in South Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 1,707 residents, producing a population density of 679 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 02071 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02071 sits at $213,885 (85% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $80,657. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $651,800 (9% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02071 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 02071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02071.

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 02071, South Walpole, 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

1,707

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

679

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02071?

32.0

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 14.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$213,885

Median Household Income

+85% vs state

$80,657

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.4%

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

What does housing look like?

582

Total Housing Units

582

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$651,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 02071, employing approximately 178 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,155,000.

19

Businesses

178

Employees

$11.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 36.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 21.1%
Wholesale trade 3 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 15.8%

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 02071 vs 02081 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
02081 Walpole, MA 18,472 3.1 mi
02035 Foxboro, MA 16,865 3.1 mi
02056 Norfolk, MA 10,981 3.1 mi
02067 Sharon, MA 17,486 4.7 mi
02032 East Walpole, MA 4,226 4.6 mi
02052 Medfield, MA 12,024 5.9 mi
02093 Wrentham, MA 10,955 5.6 mi
02048 Mansfield, MA 23,184 6.6 mi
02030 Dover, MA 5,589 9.3 mi
02762 Plainville, MA 8,264 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02071 in?
ZIP code 02071 (South Walpole) 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 02071?
ZIP code 02071 in South Walpole, MA has a population of 1,707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02071?
The median household income in ZIP 02071 is $213,885, which is 180% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02071?
The median home value in ZIP 02071 is $651,800, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02071 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02071?
ZIP code 02071 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02071 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02071?
In ZIP code 02071, 88.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02071?
In ZIP code 02071, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for South Walpole, 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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