ZIP Code 02379
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West Bridgewater · Plymouth County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 6,916
- Median income
- $123,406
- Median home value
- $503,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.6%
- Land area
- 39.7 sq mi
174/sq mi
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 81% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.4
New York
ZIP code 02379 in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts has a population of 6,916. The median household income is $123,406, which is 62% above the national average. Median home value is $503,800, 81% above the US average. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02379 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.7 square miles in West Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,916 residents, producing a population density of 174 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02379 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02379 sits at $123,406 (7% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,862. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 02379 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02379 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$52,862
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02379 vs 02301 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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