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Plymouth, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02360

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

56,271
228/sq mi
$116,941
Median income
$527,400
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plymouth pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
228
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02360 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02360 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 56,271 residents across 247.3 square miles, a density of 228 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02360 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,941 (1% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $58,931. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. Housing costs here run $527,400 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,933 a month; 79.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Plymouth County, letting you compare 02360 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02360

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plymouth, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02360.

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 02360, Plymouth, 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

56,271

Population

247.3

Area (sq mi)

228

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02360?

47.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$116,941

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$58,931

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02360 ranks nationally

Plymouth, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,941 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

29,213

Total Housing Units

26,563

Occupied Units

2,650

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$527,400

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,933

Median Rent

1982

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02360 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 193
2021 +12.6% 217
2022 +15.1% 250
2023 +7.4% 269
2024 +9.3% 293

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 1,738 business establishments in ZIP 02360, employing approximately 25,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,406,780,000.

1,738

Businesses

25,121

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 249 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 232 13.3%
Retail trade 208 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 207 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 181 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 147 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 115 6.6%
Finance and insurance 94 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 3.7%
Wholesale trade 48 2.8%
Manufacturing 47 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 44 2.5%
Information 31 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 1.5%
Educational services 26 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.2%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 02360 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 02360 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02360 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 02360 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
02366 South Carver, MA 197 2.4 mi
02538 East Wareham, MA 3,603 7.1 mi
02330 Carver, MA 11,509 6.5 mi
02558 Onset, MA 2,156 9.3 mi
02532 Buzzards Bay, MA 12,690 8.9 mi
02571 Wareham, MA 10,481 8.7 mi
02562 Sagamore Beach, MA 2,977 8.3 mi
02561 Sagamore, MA 539 9.1 mi
02364 Kingston, MA 12,629 9.6 mi
02576 West Wareham, MA 3,754 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Plymouth County

02301 standard
Brockton, MA
Pop: 61,025
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
02043 standard
Hingham, MA
Pop: 22,157

Related Areas

Plymouth County Plymouth, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02360 in? ▼
ZIP code 02360 (Plymouth) 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 02360? ▼
ZIP code 02360 in Plymouth, MA has a population of 56,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02360? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02360 is $116,941, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02360? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02360 is $527,400, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02360? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02360 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02360? ▼
ZIP code 02360 has 1,738 business establishments employing approximately 25,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02360? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02360 are: Construction (249), Health care and social assistance (232), Retail trade (208). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02360? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02360 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 02360? ▼
In ZIP code 02360, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% 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 02360? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02360 is 31.3 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 02360? ▼
In ZIP code 02360, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02360? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02360 is 6.8% 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.