Hingham, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02043
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,157
- 386/sq mi High-density area
- $178,390
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,134,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hingham pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 386
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02043 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02043 (Hingham, MA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.3 in 2023 to 293.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 22,157 residents across 57.4 square miles, a density of 386 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02043 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,390 (54% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $106,998. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,134,200 (89% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 80.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,465.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02043 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hingham, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02043.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
155 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
82 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02043, Hingham, 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
22,157
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
386
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02043?
48.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$178,390
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$106,998
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02043 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hingham, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$178,390 Top 10% higher than 90% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,144housing units
10,144
Total Housing Units
9,689
Occupied Units
455
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,134,200
Median Home Value
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$2,465
Median Rent
1976
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02043 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 211 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 231 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 258 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 275 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 293 |
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 945 business establishments in ZIP 02043, employing approximately 18,398 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,180,063,000.
945
Businesses
18,398
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 155 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 132 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 88 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 82 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 22 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.8% |
| Information | 15 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02043 vs 02189 →
ZIP 02043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
35,744 residents
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
22,157 residents
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
17,489 residents
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
16,119 residents
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
14,608 residents
- 02189
East Weymouth (02189)
14,559 residents
- 02339 13,879
Hanover (02339)
13,879 residents
- 02061 10,506
Norwell (02061)
10,506 residents
- 02045 10,293
Hull (02045)
10,293 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02043 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02025
Cohasset (02025)
$199,306 median income
- 02339
Hanover (02339)
$189,803 median income
- 02061
Norwell (02061)
$188,699 median income
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
$178,390 median income
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
$122,214 median income
- 02191
North Weymouth (02191)
$120,324 median income
- 02045
Hull (02045)
$115,485 median income
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
$112,405 median income
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
$107,335 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02043 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02189 | East Weymouth, MA | 14,559 | 2.4 mi |
| 02045 | Hull, MA | 10,293 | 4.7 mi |
| 02188 | Weymouth, MA | 14,608 | 3.8 mi |
| 02191 | North Weymouth, MA | 8,457 | 3.4 mi |
| 02025 | Cohasset, MA | 7,542 | 3.6 mi |
| 02370 | Rockland, MA | 17,489 | 6.2 mi |
| 02190 | South Weymouth, MA | 16,119 | 4.9 mi |
| 02339 | Hanover, MA | 13,879 | 6.7 mi |
| 02061 | Norwell, MA | 10,506 | 5.2 mi |
| 02184 | Braintree, MA | 35,744 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02043, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,157 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02043 in?
ZIP code 02043 (Hingham) is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Plymouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plymouth-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02043?
ZIP code 02043 in Hingham, MA has a population of 22,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02043?
The median household income in ZIP 02043 is $178,390, which is 134% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02043?
The median home value in ZIP 02043 is $1,134,200, which is 308% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02043 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02043?
ZIP code 02043 has 945 business establishments employing approximately 18,398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02043 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (155), Retail trade (132), Health care and social assistance (89). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02043 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 02043?
In ZIP code 02043, 86.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.2% 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 02043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02043 is 36.1 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 02043?
In ZIP code 02043, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02043 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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