ZIP Code 02071 -- South walpole, MA

Norfolk | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2.9x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • With 77.41% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
  • 48.31% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • 95.70% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
2,089
Unknown
Median Income
$213,885
Home Value
$651,800
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
32.00
Diversity Index
37.30
Low
Cost of Living
179.7
very high
Unemployment
5.8%

About ZIP Code 02071

ZIP code 02071 in South Walpole, Massachusetts is a unknown area with a population of 2,089. The median household income is $213,885, which is This is 185% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $651,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 179.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 32.00 years. Approximately 77.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Norfolk, MA.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,089
Median Age
32.00
Male Population
1,011
48.4%
Female Population
1,078
51.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
37.30 Low
White
78.6%
Black or African American
14.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.4%
Other Race
4.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$213,885
Mean Household Income
$286,846
Per Capita Income
$80,657
Below Poverty Line
0.0%

This is 185% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$651,800
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
582
Occupied Units
582
Vacant Units
N/A
Median Year Built
1979
Owner Occupied
95.7%
Renter Occupied
4.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 95.7% Renter 4.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 99.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 12.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,339
Employment Rate
94.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
51.7%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
48.3%

Cost of Living Index

179.7
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 02071 is 79.7% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Norfolk

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
02169 Quincy 62,993 $96,290
02184 Braintree 38,899 $122,214
02368 Randolph 34,912 $109,665
02038 Franklin 33,154 $145,773
02062 Norwood 31,542 $107,030
02446 Zcta 02446 31,310 $131,963

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 02071

ZIP code 02071 (South walpole, MA) has a total population of 2,089 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 32.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 02071 is $213,885 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 185% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 02071 is primarily located in South walpole, Massachusetts (MA). It falls within Norfolk County.

The median home value in ZIP code 02071 is $651,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 02071 is 32.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 02071 has a cost of living index of 179.67 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 02071, 77.41% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 12.05% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 02071 is 5.83%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 48.31% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.