ZIP Code 02558

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Onset · Plymouth County · Massachusetts

Population
2,156

677/sq mi

Median income
$79,598

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$441,700

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.0%

Median age 56.5

Land area
3.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 02558 in Onset, Massachusetts has a population of 2,156. The median household income is $79,598, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $441,700, 59% above the US average. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02558 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.2 square miles in Onset, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,156 residents, producing a population density of 677 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 02558 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02558 sits at $79,598 (31% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,723. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. 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, a direct signal of whether 02558 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02558 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 02558

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,156

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

677

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 02558 vs 02538 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Onset, MA

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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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