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Walpole, MA

Census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02081.

Population

6,461

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,299

ZIP codes

1

Walpole and its ZIP codes

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Walpole at a glance

  • Walpole is about 2.5 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $154,263, 48% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $626,600 (11% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,184 a month.

Local data for Walpole, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Walpole, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$154,263

Poverty rate

6.1%

Median home value

$626,600

Median rent

$2,184/mo

Homeownership

81.5%

Bachelor's or higher

65.6%

Median age

45.1

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,647), Italian Americans (920), German Americans (471).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Norfolk County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.0%
  • Carpooled1.0%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home25.4%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Walpole, 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

83° / 20°F

49.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Walpole, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.2%

U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts

Diabetes

8.4%

U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.8%

U.S. 11.1% -8.3 pts

ZIP codes in Walpole

1 in or overlapping Walpole. Population shown

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Cities near Walpole

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SharonCensus-designated place3.5 mi3
NorwoodCensus-designated place3.8 mi10.4
MedfieldCensus-designated place4.9 mi4.9
FoxboroughCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.9
Millis-ClicquotCensus-designated place6.1 mi3.1
DoverCensus-designated place7.6 mi4.2
Mansfield CenterCensus-designated place7.9 mi2.8
DedhamCensus-designated place8.3 mi10.3
Franklin TownCity9.2 mi26.6
Randolph TownCity10 mi9.8
NeedhamCensus-designated place10 mi12.3
MiltonCensus-designated place10 mi13
WellesleyCensus-designated place12 mi10
BrocktonCity12 mi21.3
Norton CenterCensus-designated place12 mi1.7
HolbrookCensus-designated place12 mi7.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Walpole, MA in?
Walpole is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Walpole, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Walpole include 02081.
What is the population of Walpole, MA?
About 6,461 people live in Walpole, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Walpole?
Nearby places include Sharon (3.5 mi), Norwood (3.8 mi), Medfield (4.9 mi), Foxborough (4.9 mi), Millis-Clicquot (6.1 mi).

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