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Norwood, MA
Census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02062.
Population
31,542
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,039
ZIP codes
1
Norwood and its ZIP codes
Norwood at a glance
- Norwood is about 3.4 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 47th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- The median household income is $107,030, close to the Massachusetts median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $651,700 (16% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,116 a month.
Local data for Norwood, MA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants121
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Norwood, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,030
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$651,700
Median rent
$2,116/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
55.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,322), Italian Americans (4,639), German Americans (1,618).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norfolk County. PPP loans are for Norwood.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,023
348,528 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.2B
FY 2026, $8,571 per person
PPP loans
$192M
1,403 loans, 17,275 jobs reported
How people get to work
Norwood, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit9.3%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norwood, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norwood, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Norwood
1 in or overlapping Norwood. Population shown
Cities near Norwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WalpoleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.8 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| DedhamCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 10.3 |
| MedfieldCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.9 |
| DoverCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.2 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 13 |
| NeedhamCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 12.3 |
| Randolph TownCity | 7.7 mi | 9.8 |
| Millis-ClicquotCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| FoxboroughCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.9 |
| WellesleyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 10 |
| Braintree TownCity | 9.9 mi | 13.8 |
| NewtonCity | 9.9 mi | 17.8 |
| BrooklineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.8 |
| HolbrookCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.3 |
| BostonCity | 11 mi | 48.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norwood, MA in?
- Norwood is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Norwood, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norwood include 02062.
- What is the population of Norwood, MA?
- About 31,542 people live in Norwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norwood?
- Nearby places include Walpole (3.8 mi), Sharon (4.5 mi), Dedham (4.7 mi), Medfield (5.5 mi), Dover (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023