ZIP Code 02188

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Weymouth · Norfolk County · Massachusetts

Population
14,608

1,516/sq mi

Median income
$107,335

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$594,000

▲ 114% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.8%

Median age 42.9

Land area
9.6 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02188?

42.9

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 7.5%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02188 in?
ZIP code 02188 (Weymouth) 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 02188?
ZIP code 02188 in Weymouth, MA has a population of 14,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02188?
The median household income in ZIP 02188 is $107,335, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02188?
The median home value in ZIP 02188 is $594,000, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02188?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02188 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02188?
ZIP code 02188 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 3,567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02188?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02188 are: Construction (54), Retail trade (39), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02188?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02188 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 02188?
In ZIP code 02188, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 02188?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02188 is 33.4 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 02188?
In ZIP code 02188, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02188?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02188 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Weymouth, MA

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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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