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Onset, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02558

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

2,156
677/sq mi
$79,598
Median income
$441,700
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Onset pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
677
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02558 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02558 covers 3.2 square miles in Onset, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,156 residents on file, a density of 677 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02558 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,598 (31% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,723. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 9.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $441,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,468 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Plymouth County, letting you compare 02558 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 02558

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Onset, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02558.

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 02558, Onset, 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

2,156

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

677

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02558?

56.5

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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?

$79,598

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$51,723

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02558 ranks nationally

Onset, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,598 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,602

Total Housing Units

891

Occupied Units

711

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$441,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,468

Median Rent

1938

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

-7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02558 have decreased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +12.1% 221
2020 -6.7% 206
2021 +18.9% 245
2022 -7.9% 225
2024 – 362

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 02558, employing approximately 193 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,748,000.

38

Businesses

193

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 23.7%
Construction 4 10.5%
Retail trade 4 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%

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 02558 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 02558 ranks #7 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 02558 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 02558 ranks #7 of 8 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
02538 East Wareham, MA 3,603 2.2 mi
02532 Buzzards Bay, MA 12,690 2.9 mi
02571 Wareham, MA 10,481 2.6 mi
02553 Monument Beach, MA 226 2.8 mi
02559 Pocasset, MA 3,376 4.2 mi
02366 South Carver, MA 197 7.3 mi
02534 Cataumet, MA 842 5.6 mi
02556 North Falmouth, MA 3,115 7.4 mi
02576 West Wareham, MA 3,754 6.1 mi
02561 Sagamore, MA 539 6.4 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 Onset, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02558 in? ▼
ZIP code 02558 (Onset) 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 02558? ▼
ZIP code 02558 in Onset, MA has a population of 2,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02558? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02558 is $79,598, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02558? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02558 is $441,700, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02558? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02558 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02558? ▼
ZIP code 02558 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02558? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02558 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02558? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02558 decreased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 02558? ▼
In ZIP code 02558, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02558? ▼
In ZIP code 02558, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02558? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02558 is 7.2% 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.