PlainZIP

Norwell, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02061

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

10,506
194/sq mi
$188,699
Median income
$865,700
Median home value
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norwell pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
194
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02061 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwell, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 10,506 residents across 54.2 square miles, a density of 194 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02061 skews affluent, with a median household income of $188,699 (63% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $78,866. Poverty here runs at 2.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $865,700 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $2,215 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02061, 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 02061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwell, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02061.

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 02061, Norwell, 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

10,506

Population

54.2

Area (sq mi)

194

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02061?

39.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$188,699

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$78,866

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02061 ranks nationally

Norwell, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$188,699 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,827

Total Housing Units

3,685

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$865,700

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$2,215

Median Rent

1968

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02061 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 175
2021 +11.7% 196
2022 +18.7% 233
2023 +4.7% 243
2024 +11.7% 272

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 632 business establishments in ZIP 02061, employing approximately 12,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $943,963,000.

632

Businesses

12,237

Employees

$944.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 87 13.8%
Construction 69 10.9%
Retail trade 57 9.0%
Finance and insurance 57 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 54 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 7.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 37 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 25 4.0%
Wholesale trade 23 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.5%
Information 15 2.4%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Manufacturing 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%

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 02061 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 02061 ranks #8 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 02061 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 02061 ranks #3 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
02025 Cohasset, MA 7,542 5.2 mi
02339 Hanover, MA 13,879 3.3 mi
02066 Scituate, MA 17,656 4.0 mi
02359 Pembroke, MA 17,828 6.6 mi
02043 Hingham, MA 22,157 5.2 mi
02370 Rockland, MA 17,489 5.2 mi
02190 South Weymouth, MA 16,119 6.9 mi
02050 Marshfield, MA 25,429 6.2 mi
02047 Humarock, MA 180 7.0 mi
02341 Hanson, MA 10,218 7.8 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
Marshfield, MA
Pop: 25,429
02346 standard
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Pop: 23,106

Related Areas

Plymouth County Norwell, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02061 in? ▼
ZIP code 02061 (Norwell) 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 02061? ▼
ZIP code 02061 in Norwell, MA has a population of 10,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02061 is $188,699, which is 147% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02061 is $865,700, which is 211% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02061 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02061? ▼
ZIP code 02061 has 632 business establishments employing approximately 12,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02061 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Health care and social assistance (87), Construction (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02061 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 02061? ▼
In ZIP code 02061, 82.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.6% 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 02061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02061 is 35.3 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 02061? ▼
In ZIP code 02061, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02061 is 2.7% 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.