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Quincy, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02170

Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,505
3,616/sq mi
$103,627
Median income
$668,300
Median home value
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Quincy pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
3,616
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02170 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 19,505 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 3,616 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02170 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,627 (10% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $50,725. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. The typical home here is valued at $668,300 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,955 monthly, and 53.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02170, plus 6 more within Norfolk County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 02170

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02170.

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 02170, 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

19,505

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

3,616

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02170?

39.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

35.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 39.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$103,627

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$50,725

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02170 ranks nationally

Quincy, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,627 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,206

Total Housing Units

7,665

Occupied Units

541

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$668,300

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,955

Median Rent

1938

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02170 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 225
2021 +8.7% 245
2022 +10.0% 269
2023 +7.0% 288
2024 +7.3% 309

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 261 business establishments in ZIP 02170, employing approximately 1,833 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,091,000.

261

Businesses

1,833

Employees

$98.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 20.3%
Accommodation and food services 48 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 40 15.3%
Retail trade 22 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 20 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 6.1%
Wholesale trade 10 3.8%
Finance and insurance 9 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.1%
Educational services 5 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%

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 02170 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 02170 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02170 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 02170 ranks #6 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
02171 Quincy, MA 17,711 1.6 mi
02169 Quincy, MA 55,055 1.5 mi
02122 Dorchester, MA 23,479 2.5 mi
02124 Dorchester Center, MA 47,783 3.1 mi
02184 Braintree, MA 35,744 4.4 mi
02126 Mattapan, MA 25,562 4.0 mi
02125 Dorchester, MA 33,295 3.9 mi
02127 South Boston, MA 31,799 4.9 mi
02186 Milton, MA 27,003 3.9 mi
02191 North Weymouth, MA 8,457 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

02169 standard
Quincy, MA
Pop: 55,055
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

Related Areas

Norfolk County Quincy, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02170 in? ▼
ZIP code 02170 (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 02170? ▼
ZIP code 02170 in Quincy, MA has a population of 19,505 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02170 is $103,627, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02170 is $668,300, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02170 is White at 51.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02170? ▼
ZIP code 02170 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 1,833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02170? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02170 are: Construction (53), Accommodation and food services (48), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02170? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02170 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 02170? ▼
In ZIP code 02170, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.0% 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 02170? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02170 is 32.7 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 02170? ▼
In ZIP code 02170, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02170 is 8.7% 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.