ZIP Code 02188
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Weymouth · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 14,608
- Median income
- $107,335
- Median home value
- $594,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.8%
- Land area
- 9.6 sq mi
1,516/sq mi
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 114% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
New York
ZIP code 02188 in Weymouth, Massachusetts has a population of 14,608. The median household income is $107,335, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $594,000, 114% above the US average. 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02188 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.6 square miles in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 14,608 residents, producing a population density of 1,516 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 02188 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02188 sits at $107,335 (7% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,184. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $594,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $2,012 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02188 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, 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 02188 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 02188
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02188.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 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 02188, Weymouth, 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
14,608
Population
9.6
Area (sq mi)
1,516
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02188?
42.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
13.2%
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?
$107,335
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$59,184
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 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?
7,499
Total Housing Units
7,127
Occupied Units
372
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$594,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$2,012
Median Rent
1965
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02188 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 196 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 219 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 242 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 265 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 273 |
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 283 business establishments in ZIP 02188, employing approximately 3,567 people with a combined annual payroll of $169,606,000.
283
Businesses
3,567
Employees
$169.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 54 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
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 02188 vs 02189 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02189 | East Weymouth, MA | 14,559 | 1.3 mi |
| 02190 | South Weymouth, MA | 16,119 | 2.9 mi |
| 02184 | Braintree, MA | 35,744 | 2.3 mi |
| 02191 | North Weymouth, MA | 8,457 | 2.6 mi |
| 02043 | Hingham, MA | 22,157 | 3.8 mi |
| 02169 | Quincy, MA | 55,055 | 3.6 mi |
| 02351 | Abington, MA | 16,029 | 6.3 mi |
| 02343 | Holbrook, MA | 10,745 | 4.8 mi |
| 02170 | Quincy, MA | 19,505 | 5.0 mi |
| 02370 | Rockland, MA | 17,489 | 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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