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Mattapoisett, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02739

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

6,045
134/sq mi
$130,241
Median income
$681,600
Median home value
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mattapoisett pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
134
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02739 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mattapoisett, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 6,045 residents across 45.0 square miles, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02739 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,241 (13% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $73,905. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $681,600 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,597 monthly, and 85.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02739 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 02739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mattapoisett, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02739.

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 02739, Mattapoisett, 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

6,045

Population

45.0

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02739?

57.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$130,241

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$73,905

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02739 ranks nationally

Mattapoisett, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,241 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,726

Total Housing Units

2,963

Occupied Units

763

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$681,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,597

Median Rent

1971

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

+13.2%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02739 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 196
2021 +11.4% 218
2022 +16.1% 253
2023 +5.0% 266
2024 +13.2% 301

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 201 business establishments in ZIP 02739, employing approximately 1,501 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,769,000.

201

Businesses

1,501

Employees

$69.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 16.4%
Construction 29 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 24 11.9%
Retail trade 19 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 19 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 16 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.0%
Finance and insurance 10 5.0%
Manufacturing 8 4.0%
Wholesale trade 7 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.0%

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 02739 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 02739 ranks #8 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 02739 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 02739 ranks #2 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
02719 Fairhaven, MA 15,873 3.5 mi
02738 Marion, MA 4,907 3.9 mi
02770 Rochester, MA 5,093 6.3 mi
02743 Acushnet, MA 10,307 5.3 mi
02746 New Bedford, MA 15,342 6.4 mi
02740 New Bedford, MA 43,087 6.6 mi
02744 New Bedford, MA 11,900 6.5 mi
02745 New Bedford, MA 24,576 7.1 mi
02576 West Wareham, MA 3,754 8.0 mi
02571 Wareham, MA 10,481 9.0 mi

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Pop: 56,271
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Pop: 32,741
02324 standard
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Pop: 26,563
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Pop: 25,429
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Pop: 23,106

Related Areas

Plymouth County Mattapoisett, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02739 in? ▼
ZIP code 02739 (Mattapoisett) 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 02739? ▼
ZIP code 02739 in Mattapoisett, MA has a population of 6,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02739 is $130,241, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02739 is $681,600, which is 145% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02739 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02739? ▼
ZIP code 02739 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 1,501 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02739 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02739 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 02739? ▼
In ZIP code 02739, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.2% 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 02739? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02739 is 28.8 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 02739? ▼
In ZIP code 02739, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02739? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02739 is 4.3% 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.