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Plainville, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02762

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

8,264
290/sq mi
$104,106
Median income
$476,000
Median home value
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
290
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02762 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02762 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainville, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, home to 8,264 residents across 28.5 square miles, a density of 290 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02762 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,106 (10% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,886. Local economic indicators show a 7.4% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $476,000 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,977 monthly, and 70.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 02762 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 02762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainville, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02762.

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 02762, Plainville, 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

8,264

Population

28.5

Area (sq mi)

290

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02762?

43.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$104,106

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$53,886

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02762 ranks nationally

Plainville, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,106 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,470

Total Housing Units

4,196

Occupied Units

274

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$476,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,977

Median Rent

1978

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02762 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 180
2021 +11.0% 200
2022 +12.0% 224
2023 +7.2% 240
2024 +6.2% 255

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 353 business establishments in ZIP 02762, employing approximately 4,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $259,583,000.

353

Businesses

4,882

Employees

$259.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 46 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 46 13.0%
Retail trade 41 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 29 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 25 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 6.0%
Wholesale trade 19 5.4%
Finance and insurance 18 5.1%
Manufacturing 16 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.3%
Educational services 7 2.0%
Information 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

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ZIP 02762 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 02762 ranks #0 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 02762 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 02762 ranks #9 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
02760 North Attleboro, MA 26,739 3.0 mi
02093 Wrentham, MA 10,955 2.7 mi
02763 Attleboro Falls, MA 1,973 3.6 mi
02056 Norfolk, MA 10,981 7.1 mi
02048 Mansfield, MA 23,184 6.0 mi
02703 Attleboro, MA 43,593 6.1 mi
02864 Cumberland, RI 33,396 5.2 mi
02035 Foxboro, MA 16,865 5.7 mi
02038 Franklin, MA 31,635 6.3 mi
02861 Pawtucket, RI 26,178 9.4 mi

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Pop: 35,744
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02038 standard
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Pop: 31,635
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Pop: 29,311
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Pop: 28,602

Related Areas

Norfolk County Plainville, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02762 in? ▼
ZIP code 02762 (Plainville) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02762? ▼
ZIP code 02762 in Plainville, MA has a population of 8,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02762? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02762 is $104,106, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02762? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02762 is $476,000, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02762? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02762 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02762? ▼
ZIP code 02762 has 353 business establishments employing approximately 4,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02762? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02762 are: Construction (46), Health care and social assistance (46), Retail trade (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02762? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02762 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 02762? ▼
In ZIP code 02762, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 02762? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02762 is 29.0 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 02762? ▼
In ZIP code 02762, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02762? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02762 is 7.4% 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.