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Braintree, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02184

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

35,744
1,003/sq mi
$122,214
Median income
$656,800
Median home value
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Braintree pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,003
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02184 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02184 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 35,744 residents across 35.6 square miles, a density of 1,003 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02184 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,214 (6% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $57,790. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $656,800 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $2,024 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02184 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 02184

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Braintree, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02184.

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 02184, Braintree, 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

35,744

Population

35.6

Area (sq mi)

1,003

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02184?

41.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

20.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 3.8%
Asian 22.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$122,214

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$57,790

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02184 ranks nationally

Braintree, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$122,214 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,163

Total Housing Units

14,432

Occupied Units

731

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$656,800

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$2,024

Median Rent

1957

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02184 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 208
2021 +8.2% 225
2022 +11.6% 252
2023 +4.7% 264
2024 +5.3% 278

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 1,548 business establishments in ZIP 02184, employing approximately 26,046 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,881,749,000.

1,548

Businesses

26,046

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 252 16.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 189 12.2%
Construction 168 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 160 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 142 9.2%
Finance and insurance 137 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 124 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 85 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 4.8%
Wholesale trade 62 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 38 2.5%
Information 31 2.0%
Manufacturing 23 1.5%
Educational services 23 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 1.1%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 02184 vs 02169 →

ZIP 02184 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 02184 ranks #2 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 02184 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 02184 ranks #2 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
02169 Quincy, MA 55,055 3.0 mi
02188 Weymouth, MA 14,608 2.3 mi
02343 Holbrook, MA 10,745 3.9 mi
02189 East Weymouth, MA 14,559 3.6 mi
02170 Quincy, MA 19,505 4.4 mi
02368 Randolph, MA 32,158 3.2 mi
02190 South Weymouth, MA 16,119 3.6 mi
02191 North Weymouth, MA 8,457 4.2 mi
02171 Quincy, MA 17,711 5.9 mi
02186 Milton, MA 27,003 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

02169 standard
Quincy, MA
Pop: 55,055
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 Braintree, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02184 in? ▼
ZIP code 02184 (Braintree) 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 02184? ▼
ZIP code 02184 in Braintree, MA has a population of 35,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02184? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02184 is $122,214, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02184? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02184 is $656,800, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02184? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02184 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02184? ▼
ZIP code 02184 has 1,548 business establishments employing approximately 26,046 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02184? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02184 are: Retail trade (252), Professional, scientific, and technical services (189), Construction (168). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02184? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02184 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 02184? ▼
In ZIP code 02184, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% 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 02184? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02184 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 02184? ▼
In ZIP code 02184, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02184? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02184 is 5.9% 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.