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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
$92,274
Median income
$424,800
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,492. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. Housing costs here run $424,800 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,570 a month; 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 02302 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Plymouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 02302?

38.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

30.2%

Foreign-Born

White 33.2%
African American 33.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,755

Total Housing Units

12,316

Occupied Units

439

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$424,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02302 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Plymouth County

02301 standard
Brockton, MA
Pop: 61,025
02360 standard
Plymouth, MA
Pop: 56,271
02324 standard
Bridgewater, MA
Pop: 26,563
02050 standard
Marshfield, MA
Pop: 25,429
02346 standard
Middleboro, MA
Pop: 23,106
02043 standard
Hingham, MA
Pop: 22,157

Related Areas

Plymouth County Brockton, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.