02071 ZIP Code — South Walpole, MA

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02071 is located in South Walpole, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 0.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02071

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 $484,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $200,496.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 48% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 72% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02071 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,480

population

0.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Walpole	Acceptable
South Walpole	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02056 Norfolk (3.2 mi) 02035 Foxboro (3.4 mi) 02081 Walpole (3.4 mi) 02067 Sharon (4.5 mi) 02032 East Walpole (4.6 mi) 02052 Medfield (5.9 mi) 02093 Wrentham (6 mi) 02054 Millis (6.4 mi) 02048 Mansfield (6.4 mi) 02062 Norwood (6.7 mi) 02038 Franklin (7 mi) 02356 North Easton (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,480
Population density	1,542 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.96 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.1019
Longitude	-71.2721
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	6.4%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	67.6%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,480

Population

1,542

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$200,496

Median household income

$67,877

Per capita income

$484,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

452

Housing units

72.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

149

5–9

141

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

163

182

35–44

173

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	352	23.8%
18 and over	1,128	76.2%
65 and over	101	6.8%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Other race 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,334	82.8%
Hispanic or Latino	132	8.2%
Two or more races	77	4.8%
Other race	69	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	6.4%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	67.6%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	20.9%	14.3%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 34.7%

$200k+ 55.5%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	2.3%
$150k–$200k	34.7%
$200k+	55.5%
Median income	$200,496

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 59.1%

$500k–$1M 37.2%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$484,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	58.6%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.0%
3 bedrooms	68.3%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.0%
2 vehicles	65.3%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.6%
Fuel oil	21.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	452	95.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	5.0%
Households with children under 18	197	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	10.7%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	14.7%
Married	75.5%	85.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 14.3%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 63.0%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	72.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.8%
Kindergarten	116	27.9%
Elementary school	166	39.9%
High school	68	16.3%
College / grad school	50	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Finance & real estate 18.8%

Information 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Construction 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Professional & management 5.4%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 2.5%

Retail trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.7%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	3.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	3.5%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.0%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	47.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.5%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	21.4%
High cholesterol	23.0%
Diabetes	5.9%
Heart disease	3.2%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	15.0%
Kidney disease	1.7%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	8.3%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	97.6%
Public insurance	8.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,471	99.4%
Spanish	17	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,408	95.1%
Born in same state	1,382	93.4%
Born in different state	1,128	76.2%
Foreign born	26	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	72	4.9%
Not a US citizen	72	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	928	62.7%
French	167	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	37	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02071

What city is ZIP code 02071 in?

ZIP code 02071 is primarily assigned to South Walpole, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02071 in?

ZIP code 02071 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02071?

72% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02071 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 02071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02071?

The median household income in ZIP code 02071 is $200,496, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02071?

The median home value in ZIP code 02071 is $484,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 02071 in?

ZIP code 02071 observes the EST timezone.