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 High-density area
- $122,214
- Median income Above-median income area
- $656,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02184 (Braintree, MA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.6 in 2023 to 277.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,790. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $656,800 (10% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,024; 77.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02184 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
252 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
189 establishments
- Construction
Construction
168 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02184?
41.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
20.0%
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?
$122,214
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,163housing units
15,163
Total Housing Units
14,432
Occupied Units
731
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$656,800
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02169
Quincy (02169)
55,055 residents
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
35,744 residents
- 02368
Randolph (02368)
32,158 residents
- 02186
Milton (02186)
27,003 residents
- 02170 19,505
Quincy (02170)
19,505 residents
- 02171 17,711
Quincy (02171)
17,711 residents
- 02190 16,119
South Weymouth (02190)
16,119 residents
- 02188 14,608
Weymouth (02188)
14,608 residents
- 02189 14,559
East Weymouth (02189)
14,559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02184 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02184 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02186
Milton (02186)
$188,033 median income
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
$122,214 median income
- 02191
North Weymouth (02191)
$120,324 median income
- 02343
Holbrook (02343)
$115,032 median income
- 02368
Randolph (02368)
$109,665 median income
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
$107,335 median income
- 02171
Quincy (02171)
$106,885 median income
- 02170
Quincy (02170)
$103,627 median income
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
$99,657 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02184, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,744 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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