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 High-density area
- $130,241
- Median income Above-median income area
- $681,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02739 (Mattapoisett, MA) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.1 in 2023 to 301.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,905. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 1.1%. Median home value is $681,600 (14% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,597; 85.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02739 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 02739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mattapoisett, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02739.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02739?
57.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.1%
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?
$130,241
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$73,905
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02739 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Mattapoisett, 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)
$130,241 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
3,726housing units
3,726
Total Housing Units
2,963
Occupied Units
763
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$681,600
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02739 vs 02719 →
ZIP 02739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02740
New Bedford (02740)
43,087 residents
- 02745
New Bedford (02745)
24,576 residents
- 02719 15,873
Fairhaven (02719)
15,873 residents
- 02746 15,342
New Bedford (02746)
15,342 residents
- 02744 11,900
New Bedford (02744)
11,900 residents
- 02571 10,481
Wareham (02571)
10,481 residents
- 02743 10,307
Acushnet (02743)
10,307 residents
- 02739 6,045
Mattapoisett (02739)
6,045 residents
- 02770 5,093
Rochester (02770)
5,093 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02739 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02739 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02738
Marion (02738)
$143,092 median income
- 02739
Mattapoisett (02739)
$130,241 median income
- 02770
Rochester (02770)
$120,320 median income
- 02719
Fairhaven (02719)
$95,965 median income
- 02571
Wareham (02571)
$94,265 median income
- 02743
Acushnet (02743)
$89,593 median income
- 02745
New Bedford (02745)
$74,034 median income
- 02576
West Wareham (02576)
$63,021 median income
- 02744
New Bedford (02744)
$58,675 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02739, 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 (6,045 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 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.
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