PlainZIP

North Easton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02356

Bristol County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,564
354/sq mi
$127,224
Median income
$650,300
Median home value
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Easton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
354
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02356 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 12,564 residents across 35.5 square miles, a density of 354 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02356 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,224 (10% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $68,002. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $650,300 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,638 monthly, and 78.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 02356 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bristol 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 02356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Easton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02356.

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 02356, North Easton, 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

12,564

Population

35.5

Area (sq mi)

354

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02356?

46.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$127,224

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$68,002

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02356 ranks nationally

North Easton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$127,224 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 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,746

Total Housing Units

4,715

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$650,300

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,638

Median Rent

1978

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02356 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 180
2021 +10.0% 198
2022 +13.6% 225
2023 +4.8% 236
2024 +8.2% 256

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 288 business establishments in ZIP 02356, employing approximately 3,024 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,278,000.

288

Businesses

3,024

Employees

$142.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 47 16.3%
Construction 41 14.2%
Retail trade 38 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 38 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 24 8.3%
Finance and insurance 15 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.8%
Wholesale trade 7 2.4%
Manufacturing 5 1.7%
Information 4 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 02356 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 02356 ranks #7 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 02356 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 02356 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
02357 North Easton, MA 1,360 2.1 mi
02375 South Easton, MA 9,188 2.8 mi
02072 Stoughton, MA 26,999 4.5 mi
02301 Brockton, MA 61,025 4.3 mi
02067 Sharon, MA 17,486 4.8 mi
02021 Canton, MA 21,561 8.3 mi
02379 West Bridgewater, MA 6,916 5.4 mi
02035 Foxboro, MA 16,865 6.5 mi
02048 Mansfield, MA 23,184 5.7 mi
02322 Avon, MA 4,356 6.2 mi

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02720 standard
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Pop: 30,287
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Pop: 26,290

Related Areas

Bristol County North Easton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02356 in? ▼
ZIP code 02356 (North Easton) is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Bristol County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bristol-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02356? ▼
ZIP code 02356 in North Easton, MA has a population of 12,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02356? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02356 is $127,224, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02356? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02356 is $650,300, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02356? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02356 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02356? ▼
ZIP code 02356 has 288 business establishments employing approximately 3,024 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02356? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02356 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Construction (41), Retail trade (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02356? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02356 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 02356? ▼
In ZIP code 02356, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.5% 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 02356? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02356 is 30.1 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 02356? ▼
In ZIP code 02356, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02356? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02356 is 7.1% 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.