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East Weymouth, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02189

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

14,559
1,477/sq mi
$94,541
Median income
$474,800
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Weymouth pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,477
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02189 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02189 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 14,559 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 1,477 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02189 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,541 (18% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,067. Poverty here runs at 11.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $474,800 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,703 a month; 65.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 02189 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Norfolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02189

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Weymouth, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02189.

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 02189, East Weymouth, 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

14,559

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

1,477

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02189?

45.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$94,541

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$59,067

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02189 ranks nationally

East Weymouth, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,541 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,517

Total Housing Units

6,392

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$474,800

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,703

Median Rent

1961

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02189 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 196
2021 +10.6% 217
2022 +10.5% 240
2023 +9.2% 262
2024 +6.5% 279

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 429 business establishments in ZIP 02189, employing approximately 5,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $416,754,000.

429

Businesses

5,812

Employees

$416.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 78 18.2%
Retail trade 51 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 50 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 34 7.9%
Wholesale trade 32 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.8%
Manufacturing 18 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.5%
Finance and insurance 11 2.6%
Information 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 02189 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 02189 ranks #8 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 02189 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 02189 ranks #null 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
02188 Weymouth, MA 14,608 1.3 mi
02191 North Weymouth, MA 8,457 2.5 mi
02043 Hingham, MA 22,157 2.4 mi
02190 South Weymouth, MA 16,119 3.1 mi
02184 Braintree, MA 35,744 3.6 mi
02370 Rockland, MA 17,489 5.6 mi
02169 Quincy, MA 55,055 4.5 mi
02351 Abington, MA 16,029 6.5 mi
02045 Hull, MA 10,293 5.8 mi
02343 Holbrook, MA 10,745 5.7 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 East Weymouth, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02189 in? ▼
ZIP code 02189 (East 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 02189? ▼
ZIP code 02189 in East Weymouth, MA has a population of 14,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02189? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02189 is $94,541, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02189? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02189 is $474,800, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02189? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02189 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02189? ▼
ZIP code 02189 has 429 business establishments employing approximately 5,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02189? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02189 are: Construction (78), Retail trade (51), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02189? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02189 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 02189? ▼
In ZIP code 02189, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 02189? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02189 is 33.8 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 02189? ▼
In ZIP code 02189, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02189? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02189 is 11.1% 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.