Abington, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02351
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,029
- 640/sq mi High-density area
- $125,400
- Median income Above-median income area
- $539,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Abington pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 640
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02351 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 02351 (Abington, MA) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.8 in 2023 to 258.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02351 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abington, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 16,029 residents across 25.0 square miles, a density of 640 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02351 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,400 (8% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,541. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $539,600 (10% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,724; 72.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02351 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 02351
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abington, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02351.
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 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 02351, Abington, 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
16,029
Population
25.0
Area (sq mi)
640
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02351?
39.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
11.2%
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?
$125,400
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$53,541
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02351 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Abington, 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)
$125,400 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
6,479housing units
6,479
Total Housing Units
6,388
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$539,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,724
Median Rent
1970
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02351 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 186 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 212 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 235 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 250 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 259 |
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 365 business establishments in ZIP 02351, employing approximately 4,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,140,000.
365
Businesses
4,086
Employees
$194.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 65 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 13.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
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 02351 vs 02190 →
ZIP 02351 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
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
17,489 residents
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
16,119 residents
- 02351
Abington (02351)
16,029 residents
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
14,608 residents
- 02189
East Weymouth (02189)
14,559 residents
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02339
Hanover (02339)
13,879 residents
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
13,794 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02351 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02351 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
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
$133,741 median income
- 02322
Avon (02322)
$130,625 median income
- 02351
Abington (02351)
$125,400 median income
- 02343
Holbrook (02343)
$115,032 median income
- 02370
Rockland (02370)
$112,405 median income
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
$108,933 median income
- 02188
Weymouth (02188)
$107,335 median income
- 02190
South Weymouth (02190)
$99,657 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02351 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02190 | South Weymouth, MA | 16,119 | 3.4 mi |
| 02382 | Whitman, MA | 14,489 | 2.8 mi |
| 02370 | Rockland, MA | 17,489 | 2.6 mi |
| 02302 | Brockton, MA | 32,741 | 2.9 mi |
| 02343 | Holbrook, MA | 10,745 | 3.1 mi |
| 02188 | Weymouth, MA | 14,608 | 6.3 mi |
| 02322 | Avon, MA | 4,356 | 4.6 mi |
| 02333 | East Bridgewater, MA | 13,794 | 5.7 mi |
| 02339 | Hanover, MA | 13,879 | 5.3 mi |
| 02189 | East Weymouth, MA | 14,559 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02351, 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 (16,029 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 02351 in?
ZIP code 02351 (Abington) 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 02351?
ZIP code 02351 in Abington, MA has a population of 16,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02351?
The median household income in ZIP 02351 is $125,400, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02351?
The median home value in ZIP 02351 is $539,600, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02351?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02351 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02351?
ZIP code 02351 has 365 business establishments employing approximately 4,086 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02351?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02351 are: Construction (65), Retail trade (59), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02351?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02351 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 02351?
In ZIP code 02351, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 02351?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02351 is 33.2 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 02351?
In ZIP code 02351, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02351?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02351 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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