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 High-density area
- $124,535
- Median income Above-median income area
- $501,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02766 (Norton, MA) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.2 in 2023 to 261.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,924. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 3.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $501,400 (16% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,911; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bristol County, so 02766 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 02766
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norton, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02766.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02766?
39.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
4.2%
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?
$124,535
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$53,924
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02766 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Norton, 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)
$124,535 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
6,791housing units
6,791
Total Housing Units
6,650
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$501,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02766 vs 02048 →
ZIP 02766 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02780
Taunton (02780)
49,036 residents
- 02703
Attleboro (02703)
43,593 residents
- 02048
Mansfield (02048)
23,184 residents
- 02766 19,031
Norton (02766)
19,031 residents
- 02067 17,486
Sharon (02067)
17,486 residents
- 02035 16,865
Foxboro (02035)
16,865 residents
- 02767 13,566
Raynham (02767)
13,566 residents
- 02356 12,564
North Easton (02356)
12,564 residents
- 02375 9,188
South Easton (02375)
9,188 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02766 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02766 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02067
Sharon (02067)
$192,314 median income
- 02764
North Dighton (02764)
$135,640 median income
- 02356
North Easton (02356)
$127,224 median income
- 02048
Mansfield (02048)
$125,273 median income
- 02766
Norton (02766)
$124,535 median income
- 02767
Raynham (02767)
$124,105 median income
- 02375
South Easton (02375)
$120,903 median income
- 02035
Foxboro (02035)
$115,833 median income
- 02763
Attleboro Falls (02763)
$114,337 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02766, 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 (19,031 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 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.
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