ZIP Code 02043
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Hingham · Plymouth County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 22,157
- Median income
- $178,390
- Median home value
- $1,134,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 76.2%
- Land area
- 57.4 sq mi
386/sq mi
▲ 134% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 308% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.4
New York
ZIP code 02043 in Hingham, Massachusetts has a population of 22,157. The median household income is $178,390, which is 134% above the national average. Median home value is $1,134,200, 308% above the US average. 76.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02043 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 22,157 residents, producing a population density of 386 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02043 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02043 sits at $178,390 (54% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $106,998. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,134,200 (89% above the state average) with median rent at $2,465 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02043 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 76.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02043 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$106,998
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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