02021 ZIP Code
Canton, Massachusetts
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 02021 |
| City/Town: | Canton |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,293 |
| Median Household Income: | $130,134 |
| Per Capita Income: | $78,486 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,941 |
| Median Home Value: | $636,800 |
| Land Area: | 18.7 sq miles
48.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1757, -71.1254 |
Population Information (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,293 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,953 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,340 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,529 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,469 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,389 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,383 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 956 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,582 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,486 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,029 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,799 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,921 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,143 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,663 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 944 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $636,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,124 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,941 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,649 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 292 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,307 | 75.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,342 | 24.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,567 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 294 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 353 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,462 | 14.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,224 | 12.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,358 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,793 | 33.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,083 | 28.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $130,134 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $171,561 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $164,123 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $78,486 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,888 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,152 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 736 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,708 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,888 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,457 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 783 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,327 | 75.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,204 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 138 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,032 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 468 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,124 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 952 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,066 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 246 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 174 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 125 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 521 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 374 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 178 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 582 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 326 | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 413 | 4.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,108 | 11.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 881 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,655 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,246 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,886 | 29.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,007 | 65.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 540 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 814 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 69 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 228 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,363 | 19.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 637 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 899 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 227 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 846 | 7.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 400 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 284 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,331 | 11.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,424 | 19.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,401 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 881 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 404 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 409 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,569 | 97.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,399 | 84.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,164 | 29.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 447 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,515 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,055 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,417 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 251 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 273 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 803 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,873 | 59.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 630 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 263 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 150 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,020 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 955 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,023 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 847 | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,196 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,423 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,335 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,068 | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,273 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,312 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 241 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,206 | 12.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 201 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,209 | 12.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,900 | 29.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,620 | 26.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,405 | 24.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 606 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,798 | 60.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 258 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,746 | 18.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,614 | 16.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 53 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 130 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 611 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,450 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,095 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,493 | 15.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 33 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 65 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 77 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 51 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 243 | 3.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,619 | 22.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,395 | 60.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 824 | 11.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,986 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,076 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,124 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,649 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,305 | 55.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,385 | 24.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,582 | 16.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,287 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,244 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,299 | 34.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,539 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,697 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,994 | 62.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 210 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 539 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,630 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,306 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 480 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 87 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,530 | 47.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,263 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 946 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,983 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 937 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,016 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,250 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 189 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 853 | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,208 | 53.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,354 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,736 | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 983 | 56.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 728 | 41.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 344 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,032 | 86.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 197 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,261 | 1655.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,261 | 1655.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,261 | 1655.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 783 | 397.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 271 | 137.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 623 | 316.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 47 | 23.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,764 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,876 | 82.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,888 | 17.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 563 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,736 | 7.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,396 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 193 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,649 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,329 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Canton, MA02021