Hanson, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02341
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,218
- 263/sq mi High-density area
- $132,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $536,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hanson pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 263
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02341 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 02341 (Hanson, MA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.2 in 2023 to 250.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02341 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 10,218 residents across 38.9 square miles, a density of 263 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02341 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,250 (14% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,507. The poverty rate is 2.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $536,100 (11% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,821; 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02341 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 02341
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanson, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02341.
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 23
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 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 02341, Hanson, 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
10,218
Population
38.9
Area (sq mi)
263
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02341?
42.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.9%
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?
$132,250
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$61,507
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02341 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Hanson, 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)
$132,250 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
3,864housing units
3,864
Total Housing Units
3,812
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$536,100
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,821
Median Rent
1972
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02341 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 176 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 199 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 222 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 233 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 251 |
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 219 business establishments in ZIP 02341, employing approximately 1,693 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,491,000.
219
Businesses
1,693
Employees
$79.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 58 | 26.5% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.4% |
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 02341 vs 02338 →
ZIP 02341 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
- 02359
Pembroke (02359)
17,828 residents
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
17,489 residents
- 02351
Abington (02351)
16,029 residents
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02339
Hanover (02339)
13,879 residents
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
13,794 residents
- 02061 10,506
Norwell (02061)
10,506 residents
- 02341 10,218
Hanson (02341)
10,218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02341 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02341 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
- 02359
Pembroke (02359)
$146,285 median income
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
$133,741 median income
- 02341
Hanson (02341)
$132,250 median income
- 02367
Plympton (02367)
$126,736 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 02341 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02338 | Halifax, MA | 7,518 | 4.5 mi |
| 02359 | Pembroke, MA | 17,828 | 3.7 mi |
| 02339 | Hanover, MA | 13,879 | 4.7 mi |
| 02333 | East Bridgewater, MA | 13,794 | 3.9 mi |
| 02382 | Whitman, MA | 14,489 | 3.8 mi |
| 02370 | Rockland, MA | 17,489 | 5.5 mi |
| 02351 | Abington, MA | 16,029 | 6.2 mi |
| 02367 | Plympton, MA | 2,820 | 7.1 mi |
| 02302 | Brockton, MA | 32,741 | 6.8 mi |
| 02061 | Norwell, MA | 10,506 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02341, 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 (10,218 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 02341 in?
ZIP code 02341 (Hanson) 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 02341?
ZIP code 02341 in Hanson, MA has a population of 10,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02341?
The median household income in ZIP 02341 is $132,250, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02341?
The median home value in ZIP 02341 is $536,100, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02341?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02341 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02341?
ZIP code 02341 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 1,693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02341?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02341 are: Construction (58), Retail trade (25), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02341?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02341 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 02341?
In ZIP code 02341, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 02341?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02341 is 33.6 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 02341?
In ZIP code 02341, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02341?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02341 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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