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 High-density area
- $94,541
- Median income Above-median income area
- $474,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02189 (East Weymouth, MA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.7 in 2023 to 278.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,067. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $474,800 (21% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,703; owner occupancy is 65.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 02189 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 02189
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Weymouth, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02189.
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02189?
45.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
12.3%
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?
$94,541
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$59,067
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02189 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
East Weymouth, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,541 34th percentile higher than 34% of 505 Massachusetts 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
6,517housing units
6,517
Total Housing Units
6,392
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$474,800
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02169
Quincy (02169)
55,055 residents
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
35,744 residents
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
22,157 residents
- 02370 17,489
Rockland (02370)
17,489 residents
- 02190 16,119
South Weymouth (02190)
16,119 residents
- 02351 16,029
Abington (02351)
16,029 residents
- 02188 14,608
Weymouth (02188)
14,608 residents
- 02189 14,559
East Weymouth (02189)
14,559 residents
- 02343 10,745
Holbrook (02343)
10,745 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02189 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02189 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
$178,390 median income
- 02351
Abington (02351)
$125,400 median income
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
$122,214 median income
- 02191
North Weymouth (02191)
$120,324 median income
- 02045
Hull (02045)
$115,485 median income
- 02343
Holbrook (02343)
$115,032 median income
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
$112,405 median income
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
$107,335 median income
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
$99,657 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02189, 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 (14,559 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 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.
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