Brockton, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02301
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 61,025
- 1,894/sq mi High-density area
- $74,214
- Median income Near-median income area
- $449,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brockton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,894
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02301 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 02301 (Brockton, MA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.3 in 2023 to 311.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 61,025 residents across 32.2 square miles, a density of 1,894 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02301 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,214 (36% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,952. Unemployment is 10.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $449,400 (25% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,659; owner occupancy is 50.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02301 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 02301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brockton, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
246 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
245 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
191 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 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 02301, Brockton, 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
61,025
Population
32.2
Area (sq mi)
1,894
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02301?
35.6
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
35.6%
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?
$74,214
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$34,952
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02301 ranks nationally
Brockton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$74,214 Top 46% higher than 54% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
24,975housing units
24,975
Total Housing Units
23,726
Occupied Units
1,249
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,400
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,659
Median Rent
1956
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02301 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 209 |
| 2021 | +14.4% | 239 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 267 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 296 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 312 |
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 1,466 business establishments in ZIP 02301, employing approximately 25,583 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,375,531,000.
1,466
Businesses
25,583
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 246 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 245 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 191 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 93 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 81 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 81 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.8% |
| Information | 11 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 02301 vs 02302 →
ZIP 02301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02301
Brockton (02301)
61,025 residents
- 02302
Brockton (02302)
32,741 residents
- 02368
Randolph (02368)
32,158 residents
- 02072
Stoughton (02072)
26,999 residents
- 02382 14,489
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02356 12,564
North Easton (02356)
12,564 residents
- 02343 10,745
Holbrook (02343)
10,745 residents
- 02375 9,188
South Easton (02375)
9,188 residents
- 02379 6,916
West Bridgewater (02379)
6,916 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02322
Avon (02322)
$130,625 median income
- 02356
North Easton (02356)
$127,224 median income
- 02379
West Bridgewater (02379)
$123,406 median income
- 02375
South Easton (02375)
$120,903 median income
- 02343
Holbrook (02343)
$115,032 median income
- 02368
Randolph (02368)
$109,665 median income
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
$108,933 median income
- 02072
Stoughton (02072)
$104,794 median income
- 02302
Brockton (02302)
$92,274 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02301 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02302 | Brockton, MA | 32,741 | 2.3 mi |
| 02322 | Avon, MA | 4,356 | 3.4 mi |
| 02357 | North Easton, MA | 1,360 | 2.4 mi |
| 02379 | West Bridgewater, MA | 6,916 | 4.0 mi |
| 02072 | Stoughton, MA | 26,999 | 4.2 mi |
| 02356 | North Easton, MA | 12,564 | 4.3 mi |
| 02382 | Whitman, MA | 14,489 | 5.2 mi |
| 02343 | Holbrook, MA | 10,745 | 5.2 mi |
| 02368 | Randolph, MA | 32,158 | 6.9 mi |
| 02375 | South Easton, MA | 9,188 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02301, 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 (61,025 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 02301 in?
ZIP code 02301 (Brockton) is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Plymouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plymouth-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02301?
ZIP code 02301 in Brockton, MA has a population of 61,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02301?
The median household income in ZIP 02301 is $74,214, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02301?
The median home value in ZIP 02301 is $449,400, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02301 is African American at 35.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02301?
ZIP code 02301 has 1,466 business establishments employing approximately 25,583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02301 are: Health care and social assistance (246), Retail trade (245), Other services (except public administration) (191). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02301 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 02301?
In ZIP code 02301, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 02301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02301 is 31.7 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 02301?
In ZIP code 02301, approximately 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02301 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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