Zip code 02032: East Walpole, Massachusetts
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 02032
02032 is a suburban zip code in East Walpole, Massachusetts (Norfolk County), covering 2.3 sq mi of land. About 4,992 people live here, or 2,135 per square mile. The median resident is 35.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $180,682 a year, about 2.2× the national median of $80,734. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $702,300, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,564 a month.
70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 33% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; management; and healthcare.
How 02032 compares
- Median household income$180,68298thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,96046th of 503 in MA
- Broadband access98.1%98thStrengthU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%61st of 518 in MA
- Work from home33.2%97thU.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%44th of 520 in MA
- Median gross rent$2,56496thU.S. $1,413 · MA $1,76237th of 461 in MA
- Median earnings per worker$91,60796thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,09571st of 519 in MA
- 95thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%86th of 521 in MA
- 95thU.S. 22% · MA 19.4%3rd of 522 in MA
- Per capita income$69,20091stStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897143rd of 522 in MA
- Median home value$702,30088thU.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100137th of 506 in MA
- 86thU.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%120th of 520 in MA
- Homeownership rate82.1%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%214th of 518 in MA
- Healthcare workers12.2%83rdU.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%134th of 520 in MA
- Average commute29.8 min73rdU.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min235th of 504 in MA
- Housing vacancy8.6%64thU.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%169th of 519 in MA
- 63rdU.S. 14.1% · MA 18%165th of 522 in MA
- Population density2,135/sq mi59thU.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi152nd of 522 in MA
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%173rd of 522 in MA
- Government workers13.2%46thU.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%247th of 520 in MA
- 40thU.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7159th of 522 in MA
- 38thU.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%414th of 522 in MA
- 34thU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%299th of 520 in MA
- Median age35.725thU.S. 38.9 · MA 40449th of 522 in MA
- Population4,9928thU.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056340th of 522 in MA
- 6thU.S. 10% · MA 8.8%450th of 520 in MA
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%467th of 506 in MA
- Poverty rate2.7%2ndStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%461st of 519 in MA
- Uninsured rate0.4%1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%453rd of 521 in MA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489490th of 517 in MA
| Measure | 02032 | Norfolk | MA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeStrength | $180,682 | $130,739 | $103,960 | $80,734 | 46th of 503 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 98.1% | 94.8% | 92.8% | 91% | 61st of 518 | |
| Work from home | 33.2% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 44th of 520 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,564 | $2,149 | $1,762 | $1,413 | 37th of 461 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $91,607 | $76,086 | $62,095 | $49,666 | 71st of 519 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 70.4% | 58.8% | 47.3% | 35.7% | 86th of 521 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30% | 20.5% | 19.4% | 22% | 3rd of 522 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $69,200 | $71,758 | $57,897 | $44,673 | 143rd of 522 | |
| Median home value | $702,300 | $683,900 | $562,100 | $332,700 | 137th of 506 | |
| Tech workers | 6% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 120th of 520 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.1% | 68.7% | 62.5% | 65.2% | 214th of 518 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.2% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 134th of 520 | |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 32.5 min | 29.1 min | 26.4 min | 235th of 504 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.6% | 4% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 169th of 519 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.4% | 19.3% | 18% | 14.1% | 165th of 522 | |
| Population density | 2,135/sq mi | 1,843/sq mi | 903/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 152nd of 522 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 173rd of 522 | |
| Government workers | 13.2% | 11.9% | 12.7% | 14.5% | 247th of 520 | |
| Diversity index | 43 | 50.1 | 52.7 | 61.4 | 159th of 522 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15% | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 414th of 522 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 299th of 520 | |
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.9 | 40 | 38.9 | 449th of 522 | |
| Population | 4,992 | 730,082 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 | 340th of 522 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 10% | 450th of 520 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 23.8% | 51.4% | 51.8% | 51.1% | 467th of 506 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.7% | 6.7% | 10% | 12.5% | 461st of 519 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 453rd of 521 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.338 | 0.484 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 490th of 517 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White74%
- Black3%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian13%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,600
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Family households
- 76.1%
- Married couples
- 69.4%
- Living alone
- 13.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,751
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Vacant
- 8.6%
- Median year built
- 1959
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 23.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 9.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 02032 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $102,852 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,659 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $86,116 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $83,239 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $22,083 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 34.9%
- Households with broadband
- 98.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 90.4%
- No internet access
- 0.5%
- Without health insurance
- 0.4%
- Limited-English households
- 2.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- East Walpole
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Norfolk County
- Center point
- 42.1569° N, 71.2162° W
- Land area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 02032
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02081 | Walpole, MA | 2.2 mi | $156,250 |
| 02062 | Norwood, MA | 2.4 mi | $107,030 |
| 02067 | Sharon, MA | 3.8 mi | $192,314 |
| 02090 | Westwood, MA | 4.3 mi | $223,125 |
| 02071 | South Walpole, MA | 4.4 mi | $213,885 |
| 02021 | Canton, MA | 4.8 mi | $143,381 |
| 02052 | Medfield, MA | 4.9 mi | $235,800 |
| 02072 | Stoughton, MA | 6.3 mi | $104,794 |
| 02056 | Norfolk, MA | 6.4 mi | $200,720 |
| 02026 | Dedham, MA | 6.5 mi | $128,955 |
| 02030 | Dover, MA | 6.6 mi | $250,000+ |
| 02027 | Dedham, MA · PO box | 6.7 mi | — |
Zip codes like 02032 elsewhere
Questions about 02032
What city is zip code 02032?
02032 is assigned to East Walpole, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 02032 in?
02032 is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of 02032?
About 4,992 people live in 02032, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 02032 in?
02032 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 02032?
The median household income in 02032 is $180,682.
What zip codes are near 02032?
The closest zip codes to 02032 are 02081, 02062, 02067, 02090, 02071.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02032, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.