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Quincy, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02171

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

17,711
2,788/sq mi
$106,885
Median income
$662,900
Median home value
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
2,788
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02171 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02171 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 17,711 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 2,788 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02171 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 34 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 02171 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 02171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02171.

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 02171, 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

17,711

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

2,788

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02171?

40.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

34.6%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 35.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$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

How ZIP 02171 ranks nationally

Quincy, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,885 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

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

Owner 52.1%
Renter 47.9%

$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

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ZIP 02171 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 02171 ranks #0 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 02171 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 02171 ranks #3 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
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

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 02171 in? ▼
ZIP code 02171 (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 02171? ▼
ZIP code 02171 in Quincy, MA has a population of 17,711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02171? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02171 is $106,885, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02171? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02171 is $662,900, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02171? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02171 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02171? ▼
ZIP code 02171 has 392 business establishments employing approximately 14,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02171? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02171 are: Accommodation and food services (70), Health care and social assistance (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02171? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02171 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 02171? ▼
In ZIP code 02171, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% 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 02171? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02171 is 34.2 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 02171? ▼
In ZIP code 02171, approximately 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02171? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02171 is 9.6% 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.