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 High-density area
- $127,224
- Median income Above-median income area
- $650,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02356 (North Easton, MA) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.4 in 2023 to 255.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,002. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $650,300 (9% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,638; 78.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bristol County, so 02356 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 02356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Easton, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02356.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02356?
46.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
6.5%
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?
$127,224
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$68,002
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02356 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
North Easton, 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)
$127,224 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
4,746housing units
4,746
Total Housing Units
4,715
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$650,300
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02356 vs 02357 →
ZIP 02356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02301
Brockton (02301)
61,025 residents
- 02072
Stoughton (02072)
26,999 residents
- 02048 23,184
Mansfield (02048)
23,184 residents
- 02021 21,561
Canton (02021)
21,561 residents
- 02067 17,486
Sharon (02067)
17,486 residents
- 02035 16,865
Foxboro (02035)
16,865 residents
- 02356 12,564
North Easton (02356)
12,564 residents
- 02375 9,188
South Easton (02375)
9,188 residents
- 02379 6,916
West Bridgewater (02379)
6,916 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02356 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02067
Sharon (02067)
$192,314 median income
- 02021
Canton (02021)
$143,381 median income
- 02322
Avon (02322)
$130,625 median income
- 02356
North Easton (02356)
$127,224 median income
- 02048
Mansfield (02048)
$125,273 median income
- 02379
West Bridgewater (02379)
$123,406 median income
- 02375
South Easton (02375)
$120,903 median income
- 02035
Foxboro (02035)
$115,833 median income
- 02072
Stoughton (02072)
$104,794 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02356, 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 (12,564 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 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.
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