ZIP Code 02301
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Brockton · Plymouth County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 61,025
- Median income
- $74,214
- Median home value
- $449,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.7%
- Land area
- 32.2 sq mi
1,894/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.6
New York
ZIP code 02301 in Brockton, Massachusetts has a population of 61,025. The median household income is $74,214, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $449,400, 62% above the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.2 square miles in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 61,025 residents, producing a population density of 1,894 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 02301 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02301 sits at $74,214 (36% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $34,952. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $449,400 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,659 per month, and 50.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02301 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 02301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,952
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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