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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
$178,390
Median income
$1,134,200
Median home value
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $106,998. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $1,134,200 (89% above the state average), median rent at $2,465 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02043, plus 6 more within Plymouth County, give a clearer read than the 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 02043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hingham, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02043.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02043?

48.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 02043 ranks nationally

Hingham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$178,390 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 86.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.2%

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

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$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 02043 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 02043 ranks #2 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 02043 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 02043 ranks #4 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
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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Pop: 61,025
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Pop: 56,271
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Pop: 32,741
02324 standard
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Pop: 26,563
02050 standard
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Pop: 25,429
02346 standard
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Pop: 23,106

Related Areas

Plymouth County Hingham, MA Massachusetts

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.

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