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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
$96,290
Median income
$581,600
Median home value
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,999. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. 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 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Norfolk County, letting you compare 02169 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02169

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02169.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02169?

38.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

31.9%

Foreign-Born

White 55.4%
African American 8.2%
Asian 24.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.8%

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

Owner 41.0%
Renter 59.0%

$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

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ZIP 02169 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 02169 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02169 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 02169 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

02184 standard
Braintree, MA
Pop: 35,744
02368 standard
Randolph, MA
Pop: 32,158
02038 standard
Franklin, MA
Pop: 31,635
02446 standard
Brookline, MA
Pop: 29,311
02062 standard
Norwood, MA
Pop: 28,602
02186 standard
Milton, MA
Pop: 27,003

Related Areas

Norfolk County Quincy, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.