Quincy, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02169
Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,055
- 2,370/sq mi High-density area
- $96,290
- Median income Above-median income area
- $581,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quincy pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,370
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02169 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02169 (Quincy, MA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.7 in 2023 to 299.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02169 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 55,055 residents across 23.2 square miles, a density of 2,370 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02169 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,290 (17% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,999. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $581,600 (3% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,089; 41.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02169 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02169
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, MA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$52,999
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02169 ranks nationally
Quincy, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$96,290 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
30,352housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 02169 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02169
Quincy (02169)
55,055 residents
- 02124
Dorchester Center (02124)
47,783 residents
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
35,744 residents
- 02186
Milton (02186)
27,003 residents
- 02122
Dorchester (02122)
23,479 residents
- 02170 19,505
Quincy (02170)
19,505 residents
- 02171 17,711
Quincy (02171)
17,711 residents
- 02188 14,608
Weymouth (02188)
14,608 residents
- 02189 14,559
East Weymouth (02189)
14,559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02169 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02169 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02186
Milton (02186)
$188,033 median income
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
$122,214 median income
- 02191
North Weymouth (02191)
$120,324 median income
- 02343
Holbrook (02343)
$115,032 median income
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
$107,335 median income
- 02171
Quincy (02171)
$106,885 median income
- 02170
Quincy (02170)
$103,627 median income
- 02169
Quincy (02169)
$96,290 median income
- 02189
East Weymouth (02189)
$94,541 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02169 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02169, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (55,055 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02169 in?
ZIP code 02169 (Quincy) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02169?
ZIP code 02169 in Quincy, MA has a population of 55,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02169?
The median household income in ZIP 02169 is $96,290, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02169?
The median home value in ZIP 02169 is $581,600, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02169?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02169 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02169?
ZIP code 02169 has 1,533 business establishments employing approximately 21,641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02169?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02169 are: Health care and social assistance (236), Professional, scientific, and technical services (195), Construction (167). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02169?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02169 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 02169?
In ZIP code 02169, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.8% 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 02169?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02169 is 35.5 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 02169?
In ZIP code 02169, approximately 41.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02169?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02169 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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