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West Bridgewater, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02379

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

6,916
174/sq mi
$123,406
Median income
$503,800
Median home value
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Bridgewater pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
174
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02379 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02379 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 6,916 residents across 39.7 square miles, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02379 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,406 (7% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,862. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $503,800 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,921 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 02379 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Plymouth 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 02379

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Bridgewater, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02379.

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 02379, West Bridgewater, 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

6,916

Population

39.7

Area (sq mi)

174

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02379?

38.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$123,406

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$52,862

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02379 ranks nationally

West Bridgewater, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,406 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,978

Total Housing Units

2,947

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$503,800

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,921

Median Rent

1963

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02379 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 187
2021 +14.1% 213
2022 +9.3% 233
2023 +9.1% 254
2024 +5.2% 267

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 396 business establishments in ZIP 02379, employing approximately 8,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $538,070,000.

396

Businesses

8,128

Employees

$538.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 65 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 42 10.6%
Retail trade 39 9.8%
Wholesale trade 35 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 31 7.8%
Manufacturing 28 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 28 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 28 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.8%
Finance and insurance 6 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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

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ZIP 02379 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 02379 ranks #9 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 02379 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 02379 ranks #5 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
02301 Brockton, MA 61,025 4.0 mi
02375 South Easton, MA 9,188 3.8 mi
02357 North Easton, MA 1,360 3.7 mi
02302 Brockton, MA 32,741 4.8 mi
02333 East Bridgewater, MA 13,794 4.4 mi
02324 Bridgewater, MA 26,563 4.3 mi
02767 Raynham, MA 13,566 6.0 mi
02356 North Easton, MA 12,564 5.4 mi
02322 Avon, MA 4,356 7.4 mi
02382 Whitman, MA 14,489 6.0 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 West Bridgewater, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02379 in? ▼
ZIP code 02379 (West Bridgewater) 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 02379? ▼
ZIP code 02379 in West Bridgewater, MA has a population of 6,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02379? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02379 is $123,406, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02379? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02379 is $503,800, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02379? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02379 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02379? ▼
ZIP code 02379 has 396 business establishments employing approximately 8,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02379? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02379 are: Construction (65), Other services (except public administration) (42), Retail trade (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02379? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02379 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 02379? ▼
In ZIP code 02379, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6% 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 02379? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02379 is 26.2 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 02379? ▼
In ZIP code 02379, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02379? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02379 is 5.0% 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.