Hanover, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02339
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,879
- 345/sq mi High-density area
- $189,803
- Median income Above-median income area
- $755,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hanover pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 345
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02339 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 02339 (Hanover, MA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.2 in 2023 to 251.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02339 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 13,879 residents across 40.2 square miles, a density of 345 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02339 skews affluent, with a median household income of $189,803 (64% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,076. The poverty rate is 4.8%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $755,400 (26% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 84.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,845.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02339 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 02339
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanover, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02339.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
129 establishments
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
56 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 02339, Hanover, 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
13,879
Population
40.2
Area (sq mi)
345
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02339?
41.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
4.7%
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?
$189,803
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$74,076
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02339 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hanover, 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)
$189,803 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
5,131housing units
5,131
Total Housing Units
5,015
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$755,400
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,845
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02339 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 174 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 194 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 215 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 238 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 252 |
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 656 business establishments in ZIP 02339, employing approximately 8,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,652,000.
656
Businesses
8,590
Employees
$476.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 129 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 98 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.8% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 02339 vs 02370 →
ZIP 02339 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02050
Marshfield (02050)
25,429 residents
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
22,157 residents
- 02359
Pembroke (02359)
17,828 residents
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
17,489 residents
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
16,119 residents
- 02351
Abington (02351)
16,029 residents
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02339
Hanover (02339)
13,879 residents
- 02061
Norwell (02061)
10,506 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02339 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02339 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02339
Hanover (02339)
$189,803 median income
- 02061
Norwell (02061)
$188,699 median income
- 02043
Hingham (02043)
$178,390 median income
- 02359
Pembroke (02359)
$146,285 median income
- 02341
Hanson (02341)
$132,250 median income
- 02050
Marshfield (02050)
$126,241 median income
- 02351
Abington (02351)
$125,400 median income
- 02338
Halifax (02338)
$118,556 median income
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
$112,405 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02339 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02370 | Rockland, MA | 17,489 | 2.8 mi |
| 02061 | Norwell, MA | 10,506 | 3.3 mi |
| 02341 | Hanson, MA | 10,218 | 4.7 mi |
| 02351 | Abington, MA | 16,029 | 5.3 mi |
| 02359 | Pembroke, MA | 17,828 | 4.8 mi |
| 02043 | Hingham, MA | 22,157 | 6.7 mi |
| 02382 | Whitman, MA | 14,489 | 5.2 mi |
| 02338 | Halifax, MA | 7,518 | 9.1 mi |
| 02190 | South Weymouth, MA | 16,119 | 5.8 mi |
| 02050 | Marshfield, MA | 25,429 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02339, 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 (13,879 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 02339 in?
ZIP code 02339 (Hanover) 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 02339?
ZIP code 02339 in Hanover, MA has a population of 13,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02339?
The median household income in ZIP 02339 is $189,803, which is 149% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02339?
The median home value in ZIP 02339 is $755,400, which is 172% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02339 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02339?
ZIP code 02339 has 656 business establishments employing approximately 8,590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02339?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02339 are: Retail trade (129), Construction (98), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02339?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02339 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 02339?
In ZIP code 02339, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 02339?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02339 is 32.0 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 02339?
In ZIP code 02339, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02339 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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