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Norton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02766

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

19,031
264/sq mi
$124,535
Median income
$501,400
Median home value
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
264
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02766 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02766 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 19,031 residents across 72.1 square miles, a density of 264 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02766 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,535 (8% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,924. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $501,400 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,911 monthly, and 83.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02766 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 02766

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02766.

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 02766, Norton, 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

19,031

Population

72.1

Area (sq mi)

264

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02766?

39.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$124,535

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$53,924

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02766 ranks nationally

Norton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,535 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,791

Total Housing Units

6,650

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$501,400

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,911

Median Rent

1982

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02766 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 180
2021 +10.9% 200
2022 +13.6% 227
2023 +6.0% 240
2024 +8.8% 261

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 392 business establishments in ZIP 02766, employing approximately 6,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $466,955,000.

392

Businesses

6,212

Employees

$467.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 60 15.3%
Retail trade 50 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 47 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 44 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 32 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 6.1%
Manufacturing 20 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.8%
Wholesale trade 14 3.6%
Educational services 12 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.3%
Information 7 1.8%
Finance and insurance 7 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 02766 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 02766 ranks #4 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 02766 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 02766 ranks #5 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
02048 Mansfield, MA 23,184 4.0 mi
02780 Taunton, MA 49,036 5.1 mi
02763 Attleboro Falls, MA 1,973 6.3 mi
02764 North Dighton, MA 3,988 7.5 mi
02375 South Easton, MA 9,188 5.6 mi
02703 Attleboro, MA 43,593 6.1 mi
02067 Sharon, MA 17,486 10.0 mi
02356 North Easton, MA 12,564 7.1 mi
02767 Raynham, MA 13,566 7.1 mi
02035 Foxboro, MA 16,865 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bristol County

02780 standard
Taunton, MA
Pop: 49,036
02703 standard
Attleboro, MA
Pop: 43,593
02740 standard
New Bedford, MA
Pop: 43,087
02720 standard
Fall River, MA
Pop: 30,287
02760 standard
North Attleboro, MA
Pop: 26,739
02721 standard
Fall River, MA
Pop: 26,290

Related Areas

Bristol County Norton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02766 in? ▼
ZIP code 02766 (Norton) is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Bristol County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bristol-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02766? ▼
ZIP code 02766 in Norton, MA has a population of 19,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02766? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02766 is $124,535, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02766? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02766 is $501,400, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02766? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02766 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02766? ▼
ZIP code 02766 has 392 business establishments employing approximately 6,212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02766? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02766 are: Construction (60), Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02766? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02766 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 02766? ▼
In ZIP code 02766, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.8% 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 02766? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02766 is 32.5 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 02766? ▼
In ZIP code 02766, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02766? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02766 is 4.7% 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.