Middleboro, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02346
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,106
- 130/sq mi High-density area
- $97,056
- Median income Above-median income area
- $468,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middleboro pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 130
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02346 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 02346 (Middleboro, MA) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.7 in 2023 to 277.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02346 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middleboro, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 23,106 residents across 178.3 square miles, a density of 130 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02346 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,056 (16% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,105. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $468,700 (22% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,706; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02346 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 02346
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middleboro, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02346.
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 50
Accommodation and food services
50 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 02346, Middleboro, 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
23,106
Population
178.3
Area (sq mi)
130
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02346?
43.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
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?
$97,056
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$46,105
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02346 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Middleboro, 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)
$97,056 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
10,233housing units
10,233
Total Housing Units
9,860
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$468,700
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,706
Median Rent
1979
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02346 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 189 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 211 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 239 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 252 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 278 |
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 594 business establishments in ZIP 02346, employing approximately 7,165 people with a combined annual payroll of $362,136,000.
594
Businesses
7,165
Employees
$362.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 140 | 23.6% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
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 02346 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02324
Bridgewater (02324)
26,563 residents
- 02346
Middleboro (02346)
23,106 residents
- 02364
Kingston (02364)
12,629 residents
- 02330
Carver (02330)
11,509 residents
- 02347 10,612
Lakeville (02347)
10,612 residents
- 02338 7,518
Halifax (02338)
7,518 residents
- 02718 6,655
East Taunton (02718)
6,655 residents
- 02770 5,093
Rochester (02770)
5,093 residents
- 02717 4,745
East Freetown (02717)
4,745 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02346 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02346 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
- 02717
East Freetown (02717)
$130,625 median income
- 02367
Plympton (02367)
$126,736 median income
- 02770
Rochester (02770)
$120,320 median income
- 02364
Kingston (02364)
$119,876 median income
- 02338
Halifax (02338)
$118,556 median income
- 02324
Bridgewater (02324)
$112,726 median income
- 02718
East Taunton (02718)
$109,500 median income
- 02346
Middleboro (02346)
$97,056 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02346 ranks #9 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 | 7.7 mi |
| 02330 | Carver, MA | 11,509 | 6.1 mi |
| 02347 | Lakeville, MA | 10,612 | 5.5 mi |
| 02367 | Plympton, MA | 2,820 | 6.6 mi |
| 02718 | East Taunton, MA | 6,655 | 7.1 mi |
| 02770 | Rochester, MA | 5,093 | 8.6 mi |
| 02324 | Bridgewater, MA | 26,563 | 8.2 mi |
| 02576 | West Wareham, MA | 3,754 | 9.1 mi |
| 02717 | East Freetown, MA | 4,745 | 9.8 mi |
| 02364 | Kingston, MA | 12,629 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02346, 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 (23,106 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 02346 in?
ZIP code 02346 (Middleboro) 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 02346?
ZIP code 02346 in Middleboro, MA has a population of 23,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02346?
The median household income in ZIP 02346 is $97,056, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02346?
The median home value in ZIP 02346 is $468,700, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02346 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02346?
ZIP code 02346 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 7,165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02346?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02346 are: Construction (140), Retail trade (71), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02346?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02346 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 02346?
In ZIP code 02346, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 02346?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02346 is 31.2 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 02346?
In ZIP code 02346, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02346 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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