ZIP Code 02066
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Scituate · Plymouth County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 17,656
- Median income
- $136,689
- Median home value
- $850,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.2%
- Land area
- 43.9 sq mi
402/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 206% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.5
New York
ZIP code 02066 in Scituate, Massachusetts has a population of 17,656. The median household income is $136,689, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $850,800, 206% above the US average. 67.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02066 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.9 square miles in Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 17,656 residents, producing a population density of 402 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 02066 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02066 sits at $136,689 (18% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $84,296. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $850,800 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,609 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02066 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02066 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 02066
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02066.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 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 02066, Scituate, 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
17,656
Population
43.9
Area (sq mi)
402
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02066?
47.5
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
5.3%
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?
$136,689
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$84,296
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 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?
7,972
Total Housing Units
7,599
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$850,800
Median Home Value
+42% vs state
$1,609
Median Rent
1961
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02066 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 192 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 214 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 244 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 272 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 277 |
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 394 business establishments in ZIP 02066, employing approximately 2,974 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,320,000.
394
Businesses
2,974
Employees
$153.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 16.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 12 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.8% |
| Information | 7 | 1.8% |
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 02066 vs 02025 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02025 | Cohasset, MA | 7,542 | 3.8 mi |
| 02061 | Norwell, MA | 10,506 | 4.0 mi |
| 02050 | Marshfield, MA | 25,429 | 6.4 mi |
| 02043 | Hingham, MA | 22,157 | 6.4 mi |
| 02047 | Humarock, MA | 180 | 6.1 mi |
| 02339 | Hanover, MA | 13,879 | 7.3 mi |
| 02359 | Pembroke, MA | 17,828 | 9.6 mi |
| 02045 | Hull, MA | 10,293 | 8.4 mi |
| 02370 | Rockland, MA | 17,489 | 9.1 mi |
| 02341 | Hanson, MA | 10,218 | 11.5 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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