02062 ZIP Code — Norwood, MA
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02062 is located in Norwood, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 10.55 square miles and serves a population of 31,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781.
About ZIP code 02062
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $588,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
The gap between median ($98,653) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
31,343
population
10.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02062 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02062
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02032 East Walpole (2.1 mi)
02090 Westwood (2.7 mi)
02021 Canton (3.8 mi)
02081 Walpole (3.8 mi)
02026 Dedham (4.4 mi)
02067 Sharon (4.9 mi)
02052 Medfield (5.8 mi)
02136 Hyde Park (6 mi)
02030 Dover (6.2 mi)
02072 Stoughton (6.5 mi)
02071 South Walpole (6.7 mi)
02132 West Roxbury (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,343 |
| Population density | 2,971 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1819 |
| Longitude | -71.1967 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 781 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.8% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 12.8% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
31,343
Population
2,971
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$98,653
Median household income
$59,459
Per capita income
$588,100
Median home value
$1,948
Median monthly rent
51.4%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
7,396
Housing units
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
900
Under 5
920
842
5–9
861
822
10–14
840
729
15–19
745
792
20–24
810
2,646
25–34
2,705
1,979
35–44
2,024
1,957
45–54
2,002
982
55–59
1,004
1,081
60–64
1,106
1,323
65–74
1,353
907
75–84
928
536
85+
549
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,145 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 25,198 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,596 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Black or African American
6.2%
Asian
6.2%
Two or more races
5.1%
Other race
4.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,035 | 71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,507 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,102 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 2,088 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,718 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 1,394 | 4.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.8% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 12.8% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
19.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 19.2% |
| Median income | $98,653 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
4.2%
$300k–$500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
65.9%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $588,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,948 |
| Owner occupied | 51.4% |
| Renter occupied | 48.6% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 45.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 15.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.6% |
| Electricity | 16.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 15.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,072 | 46.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,215 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,014 | 15.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,813 | 29.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,602 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,009 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| Married | 52.3% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
17.5%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
31.4%
Graduate / professional
21.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 375 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 359 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,770 | 43.2% |
| High school | 1,341 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,570 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Professional & management
16.1%
Retail trade
11.5%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Construction
6.7%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.9% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.1% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 9.3% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
10.9%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 5.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 74.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,048 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,523 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 3,338 | 11.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 635 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,178 | 7.4% |
| Other languages | 459 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,905 | 79.5% |
| Born in same state | 24,564 | 78.4% |
| Born in different state | 20,342 | 64.9% |
| Foreign born | 341 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,438 | 20.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,924 | 45.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,272 | 26.4% |
| French | 2,089 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1,032 | 3.3% |
| German | 862 | 2.8% |
| Norwegian | 340 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 91 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 67 | 0.2% |
| English | 66 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02062
What city is ZIP code 02062 in?
ZIP code 02062 is primarily assigned to Norwood, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02062 in?
ZIP code 02062 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 02062?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02062?
The median home value in ZIP code 02062 is $588,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 02062?
ZIP code 02062 has an estimated population of 31,343 residents, with a density of 2,971 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02062?
The median household income in ZIP code 02062 is $98,653, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02062 in?
ZIP code 02062 observes the EST timezone.