PlainZIP

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
$97,056
Median income
$468,700
Median home value
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $46,105. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $468,700 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,706 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 02346 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Plymouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02346?

43.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$46,105

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02346 ranks nationally

Middleboro, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,056 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,233

Total Housing Units

9,860

Occupied Units

373

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$468,700

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02346 ranks #2 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 02346 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 02346 ranks #9 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 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

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
02043 standard
Hingham, MA
Pop: 22,157

Related Areas

Plymouth County Middleboro, MA Massachusetts

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.

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