Norfolk, Massachusetts

Norfolk: town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

About

Norfolk is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,227 and a population density of 739 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,938 inhabitants.

The town was created 331 years ago in 1694.

Norfolk locator map
Location of Norfolk on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Norfolk

Population 11,938 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Massachusetts (United States)
County Norfolk County
Postal code 02056
Area 15.2 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.1195,-71.3251
Altitude 213 feet / 65 meters
Establishment January 01, 1695 (331 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 23:56:09 (16th April 2026)
Density 785 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 5.96% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather
Federated Church of Norfolk  MA image
Federated Church of Norfolk MA image

Geography

Norfolk is located at 42°7'10"N 71°19'30"W (42.1195400, -71.3250600).

Norfolk map

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Weather

77°F
Patchy Fog
2 to 9 mph SE Thursday

Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Norfolk

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Norfolk increased by 5.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,227 - census
2011 11,396 1.48% estimation process
2012 11,512 1.01% estimation process
2013 11,584 0.62% estimation process
2014 11,752 1.43% estimation process
2015 11,546 -1.78% estimation process
2016 11,669 1.05% estimation process
2017 11,810 1.19% estimation process
2018 11,905 0.8% estimation process
2019 12,003 0.82% estimation process
2020 11,938 -0.54% estimation process
Norfolk zip code is 02056. County name: Norfolk, County fips: 25021
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Services and Civic Places in Norfolk

1Norfolk Town Hall

Rating: 3 (2)

1 Liberty Ln, Norfolk, MA 02056 View details

Phone: +15085281408 | Website available

People born in Norfolk (4)

People born in Norfolk, including comedian, actor, and director Liam Kyle Sullivan, firearms designer Franklin Ware Mann, football player Tim Hasselbeck, .

More notable people

  • Alice Lorraine Grinnell Clark (American botanist and botanical collector (1879—1972)) she was born in 13/07/1879

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Norfolk, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
165574 Dean College Franklin (MA) 02038-1941

Nearby Transit Stations (27)

Rail and bus stations connected to Norfolk, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RTE Route 128 station 50 University Ave RAIL
FRA Framingham station 417 Waverly St. RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
PVD Providence station 100 Gaspee Street RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Norfolk.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Norfolk Post Office Norfolk (MA) 02056

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Norfolk, Virginia The most populous city in Virginia. with a population of 242,803 people.
  • Norfolk, Nebraska city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 24,363 people.
  • Norfolk, New York town in New York USA with a population of 4,397 people.
  • Norfolk, Connecticut town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America with a population of 1,622 people.

Other cities in Norfolk County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Quincy 94,421 A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Brookline 59,022 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Weymouth 58,104 The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Franklin 34,711 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Randolph 34,260 City in Massachusetts
Needham 31,537 Town in Massachusetts
Norwood 29,737 Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Stoughton 28,891 City in Wisconsin
Wellesley 28,684 Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Milton 27,537 Town in Massachusetts
Walpole 26,582 Town in New Hampshire, United States
Dedham 25,345 Town in Massachusetts
Canton 24,029 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Sharon 18,864 City in Massachusetts
Foxborough 18,398 Town in Massachusetts
Bellingham 17,336 Town of the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Norfolk distances to largest Massachusetts cities