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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
$132,250
Median income
$536,100
Median home value
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $61,507. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $536,100 (11% below the state average), median rent at $1,821 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.9%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Plymouth County, letting you compare 02341 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 02341

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanson, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02341.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02341?

42.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$61,507

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02341 ranks nationally

Hanson, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,250 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,864

Total Housing Units

3,812

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$536,100

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02341 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 02341 ranks #9 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 02341 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 02341 ranks #5 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
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

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
02324 standard
Bridgewater, MA
Pop: 26,563
02050 standard
Marshfield, MA
Pop: 25,429
02346 standard
Middleboro, MA
Pop: 23,106

Related Areas

Plymouth County Hanson, MA Massachusetts

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.

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