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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
$125,400
Median income
$539,600
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,541. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. Median home value sits at $539,600 (10% below the state average), median rent at $1,724 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02351, plus 6 more within Plymouth County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 02351

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abington, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02351.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02351?

39.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$53,541

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02351 ranks nationally

Abington, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,400 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,479

Total Housing Units

6,388

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$539,600

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02351 ranks #4 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 02351 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 02351 ranks #4 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
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

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 Abington, MA Massachusetts

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.

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