Walpole
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Walpole is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 26,383 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Medfield, 3.7 miles NW.
- 26,383residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 20.5 sq miland area · 53.0 km²
- 1,290 / sq mipopulation density
- 02081main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Walpole
Walpole is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Walpole Town, as the Census refers to it, is located approximately 18 miles (29 km) south of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, and 30 miles (48 km) north of Providence, Rhode Island. The population of Walpole was 26,383 at the 2020 census. Walpole was first settled in 1659 and was considered a part of Dedham until officially incorporated in 1724. The town was named after Sir Robert Walpole, de facto first prime minister of Great Britain. It also encompasses the entirely distinct entity of Walpole (CDP), with its much smaller area of 2.9 square miles.
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Living in Walpole
- Median household income
- $171,500
- Median home value
- $687,100
- Median rent
- $2,205/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Walpole had 26,383 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,383 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,290 per sq mi (498 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walpole at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 26,383 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.45 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1463° N, 71.2556° W |
| ZIP codes | 02081, 02032, 02071 |
| Official website | walpole-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502172495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walpole
- Medfield3.7 mi NW
- Norwood4.2 mi NE
- Norfolk4.3 mi SW
- Sharon4.5 mi SE
- Millis-Clicquot5.0 mi W
- Westwood5.4 mi N
- Millis5.8 mi W
- Foxborough5.9 mi S
- Dover6.3 mi N
- Canton7.0 mi E
- Dedham8.0 mi NE
- Stoughton8.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Walpole
What county is Walpole in?
Walpole is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Walpole, MA?
26,383 people lived in Walpole at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walpole, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02081. Other ZIP codes: 02032, 02071.
What is the elevation of Walpole?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walpole?
Medfield (3.7 mi), Norwood (4.2 mi), Norfolk (4.3 mi), Sharon (4.5 mi), Millis-Clicquot (5.0 mi).
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