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Marshfield, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02050

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

25,429
337/sq mi
$126,241
Median income
$679,700
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
337
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02050 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02050 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 25,429 residents across 75.4 square miles, a density of 337 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02050 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,241 (9% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $65,027. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $679,700 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,772 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02050, 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 02050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marshfield, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02050.

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 02050, Marshfield, 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

25,429

Population

75.4

Area (sq mi)

337

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02050?

45.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$126,241

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$65,027

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02050 ranks nationally

Marshfield, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,241 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 72.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,941

Total Housing Units

10,446

Occupied Units

1,495

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$679,700

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,772

Median Rent

1967

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02050 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 189
2021 +11.8% 211
2022 +11.5% 235
2023 +12.0% 264
2024 +11.0% 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 566 business establishments in ZIP 02050, employing approximately 5,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $291,598,000.

566

Businesses

5,275

Employees

$291.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 86 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 11.8%
Retail trade 59 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 59 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 58 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 55 9.7%
Finance and insurance 39 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 6.7%
Wholesale trade 22 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.9%
Manufacturing 10 1.8%
Information 10 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 02050 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 02050 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02050 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 02050 ranks #7 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
02047 Humarock, MA 180 1.9 mi
02332 Duxbury, MA 15,059 4.7 mi
02066 Scituate, MA 17,656 6.4 mi
02359 Pembroke, MA 17,828 5.6 mi
02061 Norwell, MA 10,506 6.2 mi
02339 Hanover, MA 13,879 7.3 mi
02364 Kingston, MA 12,629 9.1 mi
02025 Cohasset, MA 7,542 9.9 mi
02338 Halifax, MA 7,518 11.4 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
02346 standard
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Pop: 23,106
02043 standard
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Pop: 22,157

Related Areas

Plymouth County Marshfield, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02050 in? ▼
ZIP code 02050 (Marshfield) 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 02050? ▼
ZIP code 02050 in Marshfield, MA has a population of 25,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02050? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02050 is $126,241, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02050? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02050 is $679,700, which is 144% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02050? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02050 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02050? ▼
ZIP code 02050 has 566 business establishments employing approximately 5,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02050? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02050 are: Construction (86), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Retail trade (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02050? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02050 increased by 11.0% 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 02050? ▼
In ZIP code 02050, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 02050? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02050 is 34.7 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 02050? ▼
In ZIP code 02050, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02050? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02050 is 8.6% 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.