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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02481

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

Typical home value

$2,233,867[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+7.4%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+686.4%
vs metro
+207.7%
vs state
+265.2%
ZIP 02481 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02481 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02481 is worth $2,233,867 — 207.7% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,788 a month — a 2.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,788[2]
Gross yield
2.0%[2]
Cap rate
1.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$20,323[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
17,415[3]
Median household income
$250,001[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
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Wellesley Sr High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Wellesley

    1,358 students

  • Wellesley Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Wellesley

    919 students

  • Joseph E Fiske

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Wellesley

    316 students

  • Schofield

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Wellesley

    299 students

  • Katharine Lee Bates

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Wellesley

    253 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 yield2.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.2%
Annual rent$45,453

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$11,296
Loan principal$1,787,093
Down payment$446,773
Total interest paid$2,279,339

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 ratio3.92
Monthly cost to own$14,851
Monthly rent$3,788

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
87th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
31st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02481?
The typical home in 02481 is worth $2,233,867, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02481?
Home values in 02481 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 7.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02481?
A typical home in 02481 rents for about $3,788 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 02481?
The effective property tax rate in 02481 is 0.9% — roughly $20,323 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02481?
ZIP code 02481 has a population of 17,415 and a median household income of $250,001.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • MA

    Typical home
    $2,272,824
    Gross yield
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $2,187,920
    Gross yield
  • NH

    Typical home
    $2,387,310
    Gross yield
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $1,881,636
    Gross yield
    2.3%
  • Wellesley CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,843,878
    Gross yield
    2.8%
  • Dover CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,785,550
    Gross yield

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