ZIP Code 02061
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Norwell · Plymouth County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 10,506
- Median income
- $188,699
- Median home value
- $865,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.6%
- Land area
- 54.2 sq mi
194/sq mi
▲ 147% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 211% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
New York
ZIP code 02061 in Norwell, Massachusetts has a population of 10,506. The median household income is $188,699, which is 147% above the national average. Median home value is $865,700, 211% above the US average. 69.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.2 square miles in Norwell, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,506 residents, producing a population density of 194 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 02061 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02061 sits at $188,699 (63% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $78,866. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 02061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02061 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 02061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02061.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
57 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 02061, Norwell, 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
10,506
Population
54.2
Area (sq mi)
194
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02061?
39.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.4%
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?
$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
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?
3,827
Total Housing Units
3,685
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02061 vs 02025 →
| 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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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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