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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02026

Norfolk County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$772,005[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+4.1%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+171.8%
vs metro
+6.4%
vs state
+26.2%
ZIP 02026 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02026 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02026 is worth $772,005 — 6.4% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,184 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,184[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,982[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Norfolk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
25,237[3]
Median household income
$128,955[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Norfolk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,817[5]
Moved in
22,823
Moved out
24,640

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Dedham High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Dedham

    731 students

  • Dedham Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dedham

    543 students

  • Early Childhood Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Dedham

    344 students

  • Avery

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Dedham

    322 students

  • Greenlodge

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · Dedham

    310 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$38,210

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,904
Loan principal$617,604
Down payment$154,401
Total interest paid$787,720

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.66
Monthly cost to own$5,293
Monthly rent$3,184

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
19th percentile[1]
Rental yield
68th percentile[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02026?
The typical home in 02026 is worth $772,005, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02026?
Home values in 02026 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 4.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02026?
A typical home in 02026 rents for about $3,184 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 02026?
The effective property tax rate in 02026 is 1.2% — roughly $8,982 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02026?
ZIP code 02026 has a population of 25,237 and a median household income of $128,955.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Gloucester, MA

    Typical home
    $771,870
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Woburn, MA

    Typical home
    $769,432
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $775,014
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $776,494
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Walpole CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $776,870
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $777,883
    Gross yield

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