ZIP Code 02189
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East Weymouth · Norfolk County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 14,559
- Median income
- $94,541
- Median home value
- $474,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.5%
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi
1,477/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 71% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
New York
ZIP code 02189 in East Weymouth, Massachusetts has a population of 14,559. The median household income is $94,541, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $474,800, 71% above the US average. 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02189 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in East Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 14,559 residents, producing a population density of 1,477 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 02189 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02189 sits at $94,541 (18% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,067. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $474,800 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,703 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02189 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02189 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 02189
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$59,067
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.8 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02189 vs 02188 →
| 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 |
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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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