Dedham
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Dedham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 25,364 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westwood, 2.7 miles SW.
- 25,364residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.6 km²
- 2,470 / sq mipopulation density
- 02026main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Dedham
Dedham ( DED-əm) is a town in, and the county seat of, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on Boston's southwestern border, the population was 25,364 at the 2020 census.
First settled by English colonists in 1635 and incorporated in 1636, Dedham established the first public school in America in 1643. Dedham is home to the Fairbanks House, the oldest surviving timber-frame house in the United States. On January 1, 1643, by unanimous vote, Dedham authorized the first taxpayer-funded public school, "the seed of American education." The first man-made canal in North America, Mother Brook, was created in Dedham in 1639.
The town took an active part in the American Revolution and was home to the Dedham Liberty Pole in the late 18th century. When a split occurred at the First Church and Parish in Dedham, the resulting lawsuit became known as The Dedham Case, an important landmark in the separation of church and state. In 1921, the historic Sacco and Vanzetti trial was held in the Norfolk County Courthouse. Dedham is sometimes called the "mother of towns" because 14 present-day communities were included within its original broad borders.
Dedham is governed by a representative town meeting, a select board which appoints the town manager, and various other boards and committees. The town is served by MBTA's commuter rail and bus service. The Dedham Public Schools operates seven schools, and a number of private schools also operate within the town.
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Living in Dedham
- Median household income
- $128,955
- Median home value
- $661,800
- Median rent
- $2,042/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Dedham had 25,364 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,364 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,470 per sq mi (954 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dedham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 25,364 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.27 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2469° N, 71.1795° W |
| ZIP codes | 02026, 02090, 02132, 02136 |
| Official website | dedham-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502116495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dedham
- Westwood2.7 mi SW
- Needham4.0 mi NW
- Norwood4.2 mi S
- Milton5.0 mi E
- Canton5.6 mi SE
- Brookline5.7 mi N
- Dover5.8 mi W
- Newton6.1 mi N
- Wellesley6.7 mi NW
- Medfield7.7 mi SW
- Walpole8.0 mi SW
- Randolph Town8.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Dedham
What county is Dedham in?
Dedham is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Dedham, MA?
25,364 people lived in Dedham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dedham, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02026. Other ZIP codes: 02090, 02132, 02136.
What is the elevation of Dedham?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dedham?
Westwood (2.7 mi), Needham (4.0 mi), Norwood (4.2 mi), Milton (5.0 mi), Canton (5.6 mi).
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