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Dedham, MA

Census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02026.

Population

25,237

Land area

10.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,457

ZIP codes

1

Dedham and its ZIP codes

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Dedham at a glance

  • Dedham is about 2.7 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $128,955, 24% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $661,800 (18% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,042 a month.

Local data for Dedham, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dedham, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$128,955

Poverty rate

5.6%

Median home value

$661,800

Median rent

$2,042/mo

Homeownership

73.4%

Bachelor's or higher

55.0%

Median age

44.6

Average commute

29.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,309), Italian Americans (3,253), German Americans (1,852).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norfolk County. PPP loans are for Dedham.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$87,023

348,528 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$119,680

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.22B

FY 2026, $8,571 per person

PPP loans

$96.51M

989 loans, 9,935 jobs reported

Norfolk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Dedham, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.4%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit5.6%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home20.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dedham, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

2,088

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

3,015

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 21°F

43.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dedham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.3%

U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts

Diabetes

8.9%

U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts

Smoking

9.4%

U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.1%

U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts

ZIP codes in Dedham

1 in or overlapping Dedham. Population shown

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Cities near Dedham

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NeedhamCensus-designated place3.8 mi12.3
MiltonCensus-designated place4.5 mi13
NorwoodCensus-designated place4.7 mi10.4
DoverCensus-designated place4.8 mi4.2
BrooklineCensus-designated place5.5 mi6.8
NewtonCity5.6 mi17.8
BostonCity6.7 mi48.3
WellesleyCensus-designated place6.7 mi10
MedfieldCensus-designated place7.7 mi4.9
WalpoleCensus-designated place8.3 mi2.8
Randolph TownCity8.3 mi9.8
WatertownCity8.6 mi4
SharonCensus-designated place8.9 mi3
Braintree TownCity9.2 mi13.8
QuincyCity9.3 mi16.6
CambridgeCity9.3 mi6.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dedham, MA in?
Dedham is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Dedham, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Dedham include 02026.
What is the population of Dedham, MA?
About 25,237 people live in Dedham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dedham?
Nearby places include Needham (3.8 mi), Milton (4.5 mi), Norwood (4.7 mi), Dover (4.8 mi), Brookline (5.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023