02052 ZIP Code — Medfield, MA

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02052 is located in Medfield, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 14.41 square miles and serves a population of 12,844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02052

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $836,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($215,099) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 77% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02052 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

12,844

population

14.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02054 Millis (2.9 mi) 02081 Walpole (3.4 mi) 02030 Dover (4.3 mi) 02056 Norfolk (4.7 mi) 01770 Sherborn (4.7 mi) 02032 East Walpole (5.2 mi) 02062 Norwood (5.8 mi) 02071 South Walpole (5.9 mi) 02090 Westwood (6.3 mi) 02053 Medway (6.3 mi) 01746 Holliston (6.8 mi) 01760 Natick (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,844
Population density	891 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	14.41 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	42.1824
Longitude	-71.3101
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.1%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	44.4%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

12,844

Population

891

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$215,099

Median household income

$97,265

Per capita income

$836,400

Median home value

$1,264

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

3,981

Housing units

76.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

518

Under 5

521

491

5–9

494

524

10–14

527

401

15–19

404

299

20–24

300

449

25–34

452

848

35–44

852

1,006

45–54

1,011

588

55–59

591

428

60–64

430

529

65–74

531

257

75–84

259

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,687	28.7%
18 and over	9,157	71.3%
65 and over	1,710	13.3%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 5.2%

Asian 4%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,394	86.1%
Two or more races	692	5.2%
Asian	536	4%
Hispanic or Latino	397	3%
Black or African American	199	1.5%
Other race	23	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.1%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	44.4%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 52.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	52.4%
Median income	$215,099

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 61.4%

$1M+ 27.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$836,400
Median rent / month	$1,264
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	24.4%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	24.8%
4 bedrooms	46.6%
5+ bedrooms	13.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	28.0%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,250	72.8%
Cohabiting couple	176	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	246	5.5%
Female householder, no spouse	791	17.7%
Households with children under 18	1,967	44.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,153	25.8%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	22.6%
Married	72.7%	63.5%
Separated	0.1%	0.2%
Widowed	1.3%	5.0%
Divorced	2.7%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 6.8%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 39.9%

Graduate / professional 36.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	76.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	279	8.4%
Kindergarten	258	7.8%
Elementary school	1,601	48.3%
High school	860	25.9%
College / grad school	317	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.4%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Finance & real estate 15.2%

Retail trade 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.2%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	2.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.3%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	5.6%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	31.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.9%
High blood pressure	25.8%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.8%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	13.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	7.3%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	3.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	80.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	6.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	257	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.5%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.5%
Public insurance	16.3%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,805	91.9%
Spanish	118	1.0%
Other Indo-European	12	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.5%
Other languages	19	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,748	91.5%
Born in same state	11,550	89.9%
Born in different state	8,427	65.6%
Foreign born	198	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,096	8.5%
Not a US citizen	916	83.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,269	33.2%
French	1,663	12.9%
Arab	534	4.2%
German	218	1.7%
Norwegian	168	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	88	0.7%
English	52	0.4%
Polish	26	0.2%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02052

What city is ZIP code 02052 in?

ZIP code 02052 is primarily assigned to Medfield, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02052 in?

ZIP code 02052 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02052?

77% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02052 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 02052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02052?

The median household income in ZIP code 02052 is $215,099, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02052?

The median home value in ZIP code 02052 is $836,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 02052 in?

ZIP code 02052 observes the EST timezone.