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 High-density area
- $112,726
- Median income Above-median income area
- $533,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02324 (Bridgewater, MA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.0 in 2023 to 253.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,876. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $533,600 (11% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,090; 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02324 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 02324
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgewater, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02324.
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
47 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02324?
41.4
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
10.2%
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?
$112,726
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$50,876
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02324 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Bridgewater, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$112,726 Top 47% higher than 53% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,410housing units
9,410
Total Housing Units
9,107
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$533,600
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02324 vs 02333 →
ZIP 02324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02302
Brockton (02302)
32,741 residents
- 02324
Bridgewater (02324)
26,563 residents
- 02351
Abington (02351)
16,029 residents
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
13,794 residents
- 02767
Raynham (02767)
13,566 residents
- 02347 10,612
Lakeville (02347)
10,612 residents
- 02375 9,188
South Easton (02375)
9,188 residents
- 02338 7,518
Halifax (02338)
7,518 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02324 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02347
Lakeville (02347)
$133,984 median income
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
$133,741 median income
- 02351
Abington (02351)
$125,400 median income
- 02767
Raynham (02767)
$124,105 median income
- 02379
West Bridgewater (02379)
$123,406 median income
- 02375
South Easton (02375)
$120,903 median income
- 02338
Halifax (02338)
$118,556 median income
- 02324
Bridgewater (02324)
$112,726 median income
- 02718
East Taunton (02718)
$109,500 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02324, 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 (26,563 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 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.
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