Dedham ZIP Code List — Norfolk County, MA
There are 2 unique ZIP codes in Dedham, Massachusetts. Area code: 781/617.
2
ZIP codes
10.27
sq mi land
0.41
sq mi water
781/617
area code
Dedham, MA ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Dedham, MA (2)
Demographics & statistics
25,150
Population
43.7
Median age
$118,877
Median household income
$65,381
Per capita income
$601,700
Median home value
$2,006
Median monthly rent
70.5%
Home ownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
7,804
Housing units
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
650
Under 5
742
562
5–9
641
533
10–14
607
539
15–19
615
819
20–24
934
1,506
25–34
1,718
1,433
35–44
1,634
1,660
45–54
1,892
725
55–59
827
904
60–64
1,030
1,333
65–74
1,521
566
75–84
646
520
85+
593
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,516 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,634 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,179 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.6%
Black or African American
5.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,272 | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,498 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,276 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,227 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 588 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 454 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
4.9%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k+
27.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.7% |
| $200k+ | 27.4% |
| Median income | $118,877 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
4.2%
$300k–$500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
60.5%
$1M+
7.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $601,700 |
| Median rent / month | $2,006 |
| Owner occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter occupied | 29.5% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 63.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.1% |
| Electricity | 15.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 12.5% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,168 | 49.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 553 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,427 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,279 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,672 | 25.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,710 | 35.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 29.8% |
| Married | 56.4% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
19.8%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
29.6%
Graduate / professional
26.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 428 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 276 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,739 | 35.2% |
| High school | 1,015 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,480 | 30.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.2%
Professional & management
13.7%
Retail trade
11.3%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Construction
6.4%
Other services
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Public administration
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.4% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 5.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.2% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 6.6% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
4.1%
Under 18 years
2.9%
18 and over
4.3%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
8.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 5.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 76.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 918 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,758 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1,399 | 5.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 281 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 903 | 3.8% |
| Other languages | 71 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,593 | 85.9% |
| Born in same state | 21,138 | 84.0% |
| Born in different state | 16,889 | 67.2% |
| Foreign born | 455 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,557 | 14.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,202 | 61.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,686 | 30.6% |
| French | 2,633 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 1,025 | 4.1% |
| German | 552 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 187 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 146 | 0.6% |
| English | 81 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 44 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Dedham, MA?
Dedham, MA has one ZIP code: 02026.
What is the main ZIP code for Dedham, MA?
The primary ZIP code for Dedham, MA is 02026. The city uses area code 781 or 617 for phone service.
What county is Dedham, MA in?
Dedham is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
How many ZIP codes are in Dedham, MA?
Dedham, MA has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code covers the Dedham Square downtown area and historic district?
Dedham Square, located in the heart of downtown Dedham, is served by ZIP code 02026, which covers the central business district and surrounding residential neighborhoods.
What is the ZIP code for the area around Dedham's Legacy Place shopping center and Route 1 commercial district?
The commercial areas along Route 1, including Legacy Place and surrounding businesses, are located within ZIP code 02026, which encompasses the entire town of Dedham.