02021 ZIP Code — Canton, MA

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02021 is located in Canton, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 18.75 square miles and serves a population of 24,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/339.

About ZIP code 02021

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $636,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($130,134) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02021 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,293

population

18.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02368 Randolph (3.2 mi) 02062 Norwood (3.8 mi) 02072 Stoughton (4.5 mi) 02090 Westwood (4.8 mi) 02136 Hyde Park (4.9 mi) 02032 East Walpole (5.2 mi) 02026 Dedham (5.2 mi) 02322 Avon (5.4 mi) 02067 Sharon (5.9 mi) 02126 Mattapan (6.6 mi) 02343 Holbrook (6.7 mi) 02131 Roslindale (7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,293
Population density	1,296 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	18.75 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	42.1827
Longitude	-71.1221
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	781/339

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	22.9%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

24,293

Population

1,296

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$130,134

Median household income

$71,858

Per capita income

$636,800

Median home value

$2,124

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

7,599

Housing units

61.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

752

Under 5

777

723

5–9

746

684

10–14

705

681

15–19

702

470

20–24

486

1,271

25–34

1,311

1,716

35–44

1,770

1,491

45–54

1,538

885

55–59

914

945

60–64

976

1,055

65–74

1,088

818

75–84

845

465

85+

479

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,310	21.9%
18 and over	18,983	78.1%
65 and over	4,750	19.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Black or African American 8.7%

Asian 8%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	18,327	72.6%
Black or African American	2,204	8.7%
Asian	2,032	8%
Two or more races	1,124	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	952	3.8%
Other race	468	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	138	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	22.9%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 29.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	29.9%
Median income	$130,134

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 60.1%

$1M+ 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$636,800
Median rent / month	$2,124
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	10.3%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	26.4%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.1%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	16.7%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,305	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	475	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,582	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,287	23.7%
Households with children under 18	3,244	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,299	34.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	25.4%
Married	62.8%	52.0%
Separated	1.0%	1.6%
Widowed	2.2%	10.1%
Divorced	5.7%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 14.0%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 33.0%

Graduate / professional 28.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	61.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	480	9.0%
Kindergarten	87	1.6%
Elementary school	2,530	47.7%
High school	1,263	23.8%
College / grad school	946	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Professional & management 19.9%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 7.0%

Construction 5.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.6%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	6.8%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.6%
High blood pressure	27.1%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.9%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	4.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	77.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	937	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,764	93.7%
Spanish	1,211	5.3%
Other Indo-European	102	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	637	2.8%
Other languages	451	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,032	86.6%
Born in same state	20,835	85.8%
Born in different state	16,284	67.0%
Foreign born	197	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	3,261	13.4%
Not a US citizen	2,401	73.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,455	26.6%
French	2,182	9%
Arab	729	3%
German	432	1.8%
Norwegian	239	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	186	0.8%
Polish	138	0.6%
Irish	83	0.3%
Dutch	70	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02021

What city is ZIP code 02021 in?

ZIP code 02021 is primarily assigned to Canton, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02021 in?

ZIP code 02021 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02021?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02021?

The median household income in ZIP code 02021 is $130,134, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02021?

The median home value in ZIP code 02021 is $636,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 02021?

ZIP code 02021 has an estimated population of 24,293 residents, with a density of 1,296 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02021 in?

ZIP code 02021 observes the EST timezone.