Norfolk County, MA ZIP Codes
Massachusetts (MA) · 45 ZIP codes · 39 cities
45
ZIP codes
724,505
population (2021)
+8.0%
pop change since 2010
25021
FIPS code
Norfolk County ZIP code map
About Norfolk County
Norfolk County is located in Massachusetts and contains 45 ZIP codes across 39 cities and communities.
The county's population was 724,505 as of 2021,
an increase of
8% from 670,850 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Norfolk County is 25021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 724,505 |
| 2010 population | 670,850 |
| Change | +8.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| FIPS code | 25021 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Norfolk County
Avon
Babson Park
Bellingham
Braintree
Brookline
Brookline Village
Canton
Cohasset
Dedham
Dover
East Walpole
East Weymouth
Foxboro
Franklin
Holbrook
Medfield
Medway
Millis
Milton
Milton Village
Needham
Needham Heights
Norfolk
North Weymouth
Norwood
Plainville
Quincy
Randolph
Sharon
Sheldonville
South Walpole
South Weymouth
Stoughton
Walpole
Wellesley
Wellesley Hills
Westwood
Weymouth
Wrentham
ZIP codes for Norfolk County, MA (45)
Demographics & statistics
711,297
Population
41.0
Median age
$132,550
Median household income
$66,264
Per capita income
$694,037
Median home value
$1,830
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
200,488
Housing units
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
18,011
Under 5
18,714
19,245
5–9
19,996
21,070
10–14
21,892
22,039
15–19
22,899
21,542
20–24
22,382
45,226
25–34
46,990
45,530
35–44
47,306
47,230
45–54
49,072
25,732
55–59
26,736
23,208
60–64
24,113
34,171
65–74
35,505
17,007
75–84
17,671
8,833
85+
9,177
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 146,363 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 564,934 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 122,364 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.9%
Asian
11.2%
Black or African American
6.9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 521,124 | 69.9% |
| Asian | 83,270 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 51,196 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 41,106 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34,439 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 13,525 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 810 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
5.5%
$50k–$75k
9.9%
$75k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k+
31.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.8% |
| $200k+ | 31.5% |
| Median income | $132,550 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
4.5%
$300k–$500k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
46.0%
$1M+
18.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $694,037 |
| Median rent / month | $1,830 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.0% |
| Electricity | 14.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 28.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 144,254 | 57.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17,266 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 41,577 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 72,812 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 84,721 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 88,601 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 29.0% |
| Married | 57.5% | 52.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
12.5%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
31.0%
Graduate / professional
27.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 58.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12,950 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 7,602 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 65,989 | 39.6% |
| High school | 37,434 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 48,120 | 25.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Professional & management
16.8%
Finance & real estate
11.5%
Retail trade
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Construction
5.7%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.4% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 5.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.7% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.0% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 9.1% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
5.0%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
9.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.4% |
| No health insurance | 5.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23,682 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.2% |
| Public insurance | 27.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 674,572 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 56,447 | 6.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,150 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19,847 | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 28,623 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 575,192 | 83.9% |
| Born in same state | 564,522 | 82.5% |
| Born in different state | 423,757 | 62.2% |
| Foreign born | 10,670 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 136,105 | 16.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 82,905 | 65.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 174,672 | 24.6% |
| French | 64,877 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 26,675 | 3.8% |
| German | 14,607 | 2.1% |
| Norwegian | 4,594 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,011 | 0.6% |
| English | 3,250 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 2,511 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 1,643 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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