ZIP Code 02171
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Quincy · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 17,711
- Median income
- $106,885
- Median home value
- $662,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.8%
- Land area
- 6.4 sq mi
2,788/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 138% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 02171 in Quincy, Massachusetts has a population of 17,711. The median household income is $106,885, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $662,900, 138% above the US average. 53.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02171 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.4 square miles in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 17,711 residents, producing a population density of 2,788 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 02171 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02171 sits at $106,885 (8% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $65,500. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $662,900 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $2,388 per month, and 52.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02171 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02171 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 02171
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02171.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 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 02171, 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
17,711
Population
6.4
Area (sq mi)
2,788
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02171?
40.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
34.6%
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?
$106,885
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$65,500
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 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?
9,487
Total Housing Units
8,886
Occupied Units
601
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$662,900
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$2,388
Median Rent
1960
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02171 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 231 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 252 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 281 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 279 |
| 2024 | +10.6% | 308 |
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 392 business establishments in ZIP 02171, employing approximately 14,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,465,850,000.
392
Businesses
14,627
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 35 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 6.9% |
| Information | 19 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
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 02171 vs 02122 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02122 | Dorchester, MA | 23,479 | 0.9 mi |
| 02170 | Quincy, MA | 19,505 | 1.6 mi |
| 02124 | Dorchester Center, MA | 47,783 | 2.4 mi |
| 02125 | Dorchester, MA | 33,295 | 2.5 mi |
| 02127 | South Boston, MA | 31,799 | 3.3 mi |
| 02169 | Quincy, MA | 55,055 | 3.0 mi |
| 02210 | Boston, MA | 2,090 | 4.2 mi |
| 02121 | Dorchester, MA | 25,978 | 3.4 mi |
| 02126 | Mattapan, MA | 25,562 | 3.7 mi |
| 02128 | East Boston, MA | 40,508 | 5.9 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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