ZIP Code 02770

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Rochester · Plymouth County · Massachusetts

Population
5,093

61/sq mi

Median income
$120,320

▲ 58% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$601,200

▲ 116% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.7%

Median age 45.2

Land area
83.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 02770 in Rochester, Massachusetts has a population of 5,093. The median household income is $120,320, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $601,200, 116% above the US average. 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02770 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.2 square miles in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 5,093 residents, producing a population density of 61 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02770 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02770 sits at $120,320 (4% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,843. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $601,200 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $1,432 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02770 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02770 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 02770

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02770.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02770, Rochester, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,093

Population

83.2

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02770?

45.2

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$120,320

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$52,843

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,241

Total Housing Units

2,221

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$601,200

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,432

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02770 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 189
2021 +12.8% 213
2022 +8.6% 232
2023 +14.1% 264
2024 +4.1% 275

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 02770, employing approximately 447 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,196,000.

105

Businesses

447

Employees

$22.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 27.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 7.6%
Retail trade 7 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 7 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
02576 West Wareham, MA 3,754 4.2 mi
02743 Acushnet, MA 10,307 4.4 mi
02739 Mattapoisett, MA 6,045 6.3 mi
02738 Marion, MA 4,907 5.2 mi
02717 East Freetown, MA 4,745 6.7 mi
02571 Wareham, MA 10,481 7.4 mi
02719 Fairhaven, MA 15,873 8.4 mi
02346 Middleboro, MA 23,106 8.6 mi
02745 New Bedford, MA 24,576 6.9 mi
02347 Lakeville, MA 10,612 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02770 in?
ZIP code 02770 (Rochester) 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 02770?
ZIP code 02770 in Rochester, MA has a population of 5,093 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02770?
The median household income in ZIP 02770 is $120,320, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02770?
The median home value in ZIP 02770 is $601,200, which is 116% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02770?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02770 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02770?
ZIP code 02770 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02770?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02770 are: Construction (29), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02770?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02770 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 02770?
In ZIP code 02770, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02770?
In ZIP code 02770, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02770?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02770 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rochester, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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