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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02072

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

Typical home value

$608,259[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+114.1%
vs metro
-16.2%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 02072 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02072 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02072 is worth $608,259 — 16.2% below the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,582 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,582[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,654[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
29,225[3]
Median household income
$104,794[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
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Stoughton High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Stoughton

    1,097 students

  • O'Donnell Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Stoughton

    833 students

  • Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Stoughton

    389 students

  • Joseph H Gibbons

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Stoughton

    376 students

  • Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Stoughton

    333 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$30,981

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$3,076
Loan principal$486,607
Down payment$121,652
Total interest paid$620,641

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 ratio1.60
Monthly cost to own$4,135
Monthly rent$2,582

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
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
77th percentile[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02072?
The typical home in 02072 is worth $608,259, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02072?
Home values in 02072 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02072?
A typical home in 02072 rents for about $2,582 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 02072?
The effective property tax rate in 02072 is 1.1% — roughly $6,654 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02072?
ZIP code 02072 has a population of 29,225 and a median household income of $104,794.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $608,494
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • NH

    Typical home
    $608,761
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Salem, MA

    Typical home
    $607,500
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Hanson CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $607,133
    Gross yield
  • Pepperell CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $606,983
    Gross yield
  • NH

    Typical home
    $606,965
    Gross yield

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