ZIP Code 02169
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Quincy · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 55,055
- Median income
- $96,290
- Median home value
- $581,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.8%
- Land area
- 23.2 sq mi
2,370/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 109% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 02169 in Quincy, Massachusetts has a population of 55,055. The median household income is $96,290, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $581,600, 109% above the US average. 49.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02169 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.2 square miles in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 55,055 residents, producing a population density of 2,370 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 02169 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02169 sits at $96,290 (17% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,999. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $581,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $2,089 per month, and 41.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02169 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02169 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 02169
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02169.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
236 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
195 establishments
- Construction
Construction
167 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
167 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
160 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 02169, Quincy, 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
55,055
Population
23.2
Area (sq mi)
2,370
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02169?
38.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
31.9%
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?
$96,290
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$52,999
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 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?
30,352
Total Housing Units
28,707
Occupied Units
1,645
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$581,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$2,089
Median Rent
1965
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02169 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 222 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 243 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 268 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 281 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 299 |
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 1,533 business establishments in ZIP 02169, employing approximately 21,641 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,625,298,000.
1,533
Businesses
21,641
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 236 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 195 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 167 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 167 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 160 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 159 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 100 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 2.5% |
| Information | 29 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.8% |
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 02169 vs 02170 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02170 | Quincy, MA | 19,505 | 1.5 mi |
| 02184 | Braintree, MA | 35,744 | 3.0 mi |
| 02171 | Quincy, MA | 17,711 | 3.0 mi |
| 02191 | North Weymouth, MA | 8,457 | 3.2 mi |
| 02122 | Dorchester, MA | 23,479 | 3.9 mi |
| 02188 | Weymouth, MA | 14,608 | 3.6 mi |
| 02186 | Milton, MA | 27,003 | 4.2 mi |
| 02343 | Holbrook, MA | 10,745 | 6.9 mi |
| 02124 | Dorchester Center, MA | 47,783 | 4.4 mi |
| 02189 | East Weymouth, MA | 14,559 | 4.5 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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