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 High-density area
- $123,406
- Median income Above-median income area
- $503,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02379 (West Bridgewater, MA) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.8 in 2023 to 266.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,862. The poverty rate is 5.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $503,800 (16% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,921; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02379 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 02379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Bridgewater, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02379.
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02379?
38.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
7.8%
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?
$123,406
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$52,862
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02379 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
West Bridgewater, 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)
$123,406 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
2,978housing units
2,978
Total Housing Units
2,947
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$503,800
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02301
Brockton (02301)
61,025 residents
- 02302
Brockton (02302)
32,741 residents
- 02324
Bridgewater (02324)
26,563 residents
- 02382 14,489
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02333 13,794
East Bridgewater (02333)
13,794 residents
- 02767 13,566
Raynham (02767)
13,566 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 02379 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02379 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
$133,741 median income
- 02322
Avon (02322)
$130,625 median income
- 02356
North Easton (02356)
$127,224 median income
- 02767
Raynham (02767)
$124,105 median income
- 02379
West Bridgewater (02379)
$123,406 median income
- 02375
South Easton (02375)
$120,903 median income
- 02324
Bridgewater (02324)
$112,726 median income
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
$108,933 median income
- 02302
Brockton (02302)
$92,274 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02379, 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 (6,916 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 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.
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