Hull, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02045
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,293
- 1,493/sq mi High-density area
- $115,485
- Median income Above-median income area
- $646,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hull pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,493
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02045 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 02045 (Hull, MA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.9 in 2023 to 317.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02045 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 10,293 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 1,493 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02045 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,485 (0% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,608. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $646,000 (8% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,081; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02045 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 02045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hull, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02045.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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 02045, Hull, 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
10,293
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
1,493
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02045?
56.1
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
6.1%
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?
$115,485
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$76,608
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02045 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hull, 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)
$115,485 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
5,838housing units
5,838
Total Housing Units
4,709
Occupied Units
1,129
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$646,000
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$2,081
Median Rent
1946
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
317
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+217%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02045 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 206 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 232 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 256 |
| 2023 | +16.6% | 299 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 317 |
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 167 business establishments in ZIP 02045, employing approximately 1,022 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,749,000.
167
Businesses
1,022
Employees
$45.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 21 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.4% |
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 02045 vs 02043 →
ZIP 02045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02169
Quincy (02169)
55,055 residents
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
22,157 residents
- 02170 19,505
Quincy (02170)
19,505 residents
- 02171 17,711
Quincy (02171)
17,711 residents
- 02152 17,497
Winthrop (02152)
17,497 residents
- 02190 16,119
South Weymouth (02190)
16,119 residents
- 02188 14,608
Weymouth (02188)
14,608 residents
- 02189 14,559
East Weymouth (02189)
14,559 residents
- 02045 10,293
Hull (02045)
10,293 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02045 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02045 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
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
$178,390 median income
- 02191
North Weymouth (02191)
$120,324 median income
- 02152
Winthrop (02152)
$116,167 median income
- 02045
Hull (02045)
$115,485 median income
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
$107,335 median income
- 02171
Quincy (02171)
$106,885 median income
- 02170
Quincy (02170)
$103,627 median income
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
$99,657 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02045 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02043 | Hingham, MA | 22,157 | 4.7 mi |
| 02191 | North Weymouth, MA | 8,457 | 4.1 mi |
| 02025 | Cohasset, MA | 7,542 | 4.7 mi |
| 02189 | East Weymouth, MA | 14,559 | 5.8 mi |
| 02171 | Quincy, MA | 17,711 | 7.3 mi |
| 02188 | Weymouth, MA | 14,608 | 6.5 mi |
| 02170 | Quincy, MA | 19,505 | 6.9 mi |
| 02169 | Quincy, MA | 55,055 | 6.7 mi |
| 02152 | Winthrop, MA | 17,497 | 7.8 mi |
| 02190 | South Weymouth, MA | 16,119 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02045, 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 (10,293 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 02045 in?
ZIP code 02045 (Hull) 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 02045?
ZIP code 02045 in Hull, MA has a population of 10,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02045?
The median household income in ZIP 02045 is $115,485, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02045?
The median home value in ZIP 02045 is $646,000, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02045 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02045?
ZIP code 02045 has 167 business establishments employing approximately 1,022 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02045 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (26), Construction (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02045?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02045 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 02045?
In ZIP code 02045, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.4% 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 02045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02045 is 33.2 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 02045?
In ZIP code 02045, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02045 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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