Brockton, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02302
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,741
- 1,423/sq mi High-density area
- $92,274
- Median income Above-median income area
- $424,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brockton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,423
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02302 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 02302 (Brockton, MA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.5 in 2023 to 330.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02302 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 32,741 residents across 23.0 square miles, a density of 1,423 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02302 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,274 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,492. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $424,800 (29% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,570; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02302 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 02302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brockton, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02302.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 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 02302, 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
32,741
Population
23.0
Area (sq mi)
1,423
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02302?
38.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
30.2%
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?
$92,274
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$37,492
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02302 ranks nationally
Brockton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$92,274 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
12,755housing units
12,755
Total Housing Units
12,316
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,570
Median Rent
1964
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
330
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+230%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02302 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 220 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 256 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 286 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 311 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 330 |
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 421 business establishments in ZIP 02302, employing approximately 6,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $416,956,000.
421
Businesses
6,569
Employees
$417.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 80 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 57 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
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 02302 vs 02301 →
ZIP 02302 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
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
35,744 residents
- 02302
Brockton (02302)
32,741 residents
- 02190 16,119
South Weymouth (02190)
16,119 residents
- 02351 16,029
Abington (02351)
16,029 residents
- 02382 14,489
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02333 13,794
East Bridgewater (02333)
13,794 residents
- 02343 10,745
Holbrook (02343)
10,745 residents
- 02379 6,916
West Bridgewater (02379)
6,916 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02302 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
$133,741 median income
- 02322
Avon (02322)
$130,625 median income
- 02351
Abington (02351)
$125,400 median income
- 02379
West Bridgewater (02379)
$123,406 median income
- 02184
Braintree (02184)
$122,214 median income
- 02343
Holbrook (02343)
$115,032 median income
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
$108,933 median income
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
$99,657 median income
- 02302
Brockton (02302)
$92,274 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02302 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02301 | Brockton, MA | 61,025 | 2.3 mi |
| 02343 | Holbrook, MA | 10,745 | 4.1 mi |
| 02382 | Whitman, MA | 14,489 | 3.1 mi |
| 02351 | Abington, MA | 16,029 | 2.9 mi |
| 02322 | Avon, MA | 4,356 | 3.7 mi |
| 02379 | West Bridgewater, MA | 6,916 | 4.8 mi |
| 02333 | East Bridgewater, MA | 13,794 | 4.6 mi |
| 02357 | North Easton, MA | 1,360 | 4.7 mi |
| 02184 | Braintree, MA | 35,744 | 8.0 mi |
| 02190 | South Weymouth, MA | 16,119 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02302, 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 (32,741 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 02302 in?
ZIP code 02302 (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 02302?
ZIP code 02302 in Brockton, MA has a population of 32,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02302?
The median household income in ZIP 02302 is $92,274, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02302?
The median home value in ZIP 02302 is $424,800, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02302 is White at 33.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02302?
ZIP code 02302 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 6,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02302 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Retail trade (63), Construction (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02302 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 02302?
In ZIP code 02302, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 02302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02302 is 31.1 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 02302?
In ZIP code 02302, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02302 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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