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Bridgewater, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02324

Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,563
376/sq mi
$112,726
Median income
$533,600
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bridgewater pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
376
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02324 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 26,563 residents across 70.6 square miles, a density of 376 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02324 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,726 (3% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $50,876. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. Median home value sits at $533,600 (11% below the state average), median rent at $2,090 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Plymouth County, letting you compare 02324 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 02324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgewater, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02324.

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 02324, Bridgewater, 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

26,563

Population

70.6

Area (sq mi)

376

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02324?

41.4

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$112,726

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$50,876

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02324 ranks nationally

Bridgewater, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$112,726 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,410

Total Housing Units

9,107

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$533,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$2,090

Median Rent

1984

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02324 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 174
2021 +12.2% 195
2022 +13.5% 221
2023 +8.0% 239
2024 +5.9% 253

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 536 business establishments in ZIP 02324, employing approximately 6,335 people with a combined annual payroll of $406,882,000.

536

Businesses

6,335

Employees

$406.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 100 18.7%
Retail trade 67 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 65 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 48 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 41 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.7%
Finance and insurance 24 4.5%
Wholesale trade 22 4.1%
Manufacturing 17 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.3%
Information 5 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 02324 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 02324 ranks #2 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 02324 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 02324 ranks #8 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
02333 East Bridgewater, MA 13,794 4.6 mi
02379 West Bridgewater, MA 6,916 4.3 mi
02767 Raynham, MA 13,566 4.6 mi
02338 Halifax, MA 7,518 5.9 mi
02302 Brockton, MA 32,741 8.0 mi
02718 East Taunton, MA 6,655 7.4 mi
02382 Whitman, MA 14,489 7.6 mi
02347 Lakeville, MA 10,612 9.8 mi
02351 Abington, MA 16,029 10.0 mi
02375 South Easton, MA 9,188 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Plymouth County

02301 standard
Brockton, MA
Pop: 61,025
02360 standard
Plymouth, MA
Pop: 56,271
02302 standard
Brockton, MA
Pop: 32,741
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 Bridgewater, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02324 in? ▼
ZIP code 02324 (Bridgewater) 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 02324? ▼
ZIP code 02324 in Bridgewater, MA has a population of 26,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02324? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02324 is $112,726, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02324? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02324 is $533,600, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02324? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02324 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02324? ▼
ZIP code 02324 has 536 business establishments employing approximately 6,335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02324? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02324 are: Construction (100), Retail trade (67), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02324? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02324 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 02324? ▼
In ZIP code 02324, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 02324? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02324 is 33.2 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 02324? ▼
In ZIP code 02324, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02324? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02324 is 4.8% 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.