02081 ZIP Code
Walpole, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02081 |
| City/Town: | Walpole |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,990 |
| Median Household Income: | $141,599 |
| Per Capita Income: | $73,886 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,666 |
| Median Home Value: | $623,200 |
| Land Area: | 17.7 sq miles
45.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.1474, -71.2580 |
Population Information (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,990 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,653 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,337 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,157 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,068 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,396 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,828 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 807 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,008 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,239 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,427 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,457 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,215 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,760 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 980 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 648 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $623,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,708 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,666 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,345 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 321 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,922 | 80.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,423 | 19.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,734 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 330 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 284 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,402 | 17.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,908 | 13.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 962 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,899 | 35.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,949 | 21.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $141,599 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $182,120 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $185,587 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $73,886 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,913 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,445 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 468 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,019 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,333 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,587 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 525 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,943 | 89.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 503 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 641 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 94 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 742 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 569 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 930 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 113 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 175 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 251 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 391 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02081 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 153 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 92 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 265 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 327 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 477 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 619 | 8.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 659 | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,241 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,038 | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,474 | 33.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02081 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,920 | 66.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 537 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 800 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 27 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 80 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,769 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02081 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 814 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 560 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 277 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 985 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 211 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 278 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,310 | 12.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,791 | 17.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,016 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 440 | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 393 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 331 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,350 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,689 | 83.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,421 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 337 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02081 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,873 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,149 | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,009 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 224 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 357 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02081 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,421 | 70.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 616 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 227 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 187 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 553 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 292 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 370 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02081 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 284 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 652 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,119 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,329 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 836 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 981 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 999 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 391 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,026 | 13.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02081 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 48 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 734 | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,217 | 15.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,927 | 38.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,213 | 28.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 527 | 6.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02081 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,786 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 142 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 817 | 11.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,531 | 34.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 69 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02081 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 349 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,927 | 26.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,389 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,680 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02081 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 59 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 60 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 35 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 112 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,421 | 24.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,701 | 62.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 515 | 8.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02081 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,220 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,097 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,708 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,345 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,290 | 58.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,217 | 30.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 723 | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,010 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,708 | 36.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,526 | 34.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02081 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,722 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,687 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,525 | 58.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 113 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 366 | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,382 | 30.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02081 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,285 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 508 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 224 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,898 | 35.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,733 | 32.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 922 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,034 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 708 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,687 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,718 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 300 | 17.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 640 | 37.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 778 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02081 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,557 | 92.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,199 | 6.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 814 | 67.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 385 | 32.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 92 | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02081 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,875 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 288 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,115 | 734.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,115 | 734.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,115 | 734.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 666 | 231.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 110 | 38.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 70 | 24.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 695 | 241.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 10.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02081 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,833 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,251 | 86.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,582 | 13.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 434 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,761 | 9.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 90 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 297 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02081 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,345 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,024 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Walpole, MA02081