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Cohasset, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02025

Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,542
298/sq mi
$199,306
Median income
$1,318,900
Median home value
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cohasset pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
298
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02025 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02025 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cohasset, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 7,542 residents across 25.3 square miles, a density of 298 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02025 skews affluent, with a median household income of $199,306 (72% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $113,599. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. Housing costs here run $1,318,900 for a typical home value (120% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,755 a month; 83.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02025 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cohasset, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02025.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02025, Cohasset, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,542

Population

25.3

Area (sq mi)

298

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02025?

43.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$199,306

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$113,599

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

37.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02025 ranks nationally

Cohasset, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$199,306 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 88.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,244

Total Housing Units

3,037

Occupied Units

207

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$1,318,900

Median Home Value

+120% vs state

$2,755

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02025 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 196
2021 +8.3% 212
2022 +14.5% 243
2023 +8.5% 263
2024 +3.7% 273

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 289 business establishments in ZIP 02025, employing approximately 2,717 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,673,000.

289

Businesses

2,717

Employees

$142.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 12.8%
Retail trade 35 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 34 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 33 11.4%
Construction 29 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 24 8.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 6.6%
Finance and insurance 18 6.2%
Wholesale trade 10 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.1%
Educational services 8 2.8%
Information 5 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02025 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02025 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02061 Norwell, MA 10,506 5.2 mi
02043 Hingham, MA 22,157 3.6 mi
02066 Scituate, MA 17,656 3.8 mi
02045 Hull, MA 10,293 4.7 mi
02191 North Weymouth, MA 8,457 6.3 mi
02189 East Weymouth, MA 14,559 6.1 mi
02339 Hanover, MA 13,879 8.1 mi
02188 Weymouth, MA 14,608 7.3 mi
02370 Rockland, MA 17,489 8.7 mi
02190 South Weymouth, MA 16,119 8.4 mi

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Related Areas

Norfolk County Cohasset, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02025 in? ▼
ZIP code 02025 (Cohasset) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02025? ▼
ZIP code 02025 in Cohasset, MA has a population of 7,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02025? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02025 is $199,306, which is 161% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02025? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02025 is $1,318,900, which is 374% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02025? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02025 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02025? ▼
ZIP code 02025 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 2,717 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02025? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02025 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02025? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02025 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02025? ▼
In ZIP code 02025, 88.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02025? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02025 is 37.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02025? ▼
In ZIP code 02025, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02025? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02025 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.