Rochester, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02770
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,093
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $120,320
- Median income Above-median income area
- $601,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02770 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 02770 (Rochester, MA) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.3 in 2023 to 275.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02770 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 5,093 residents across 83.2 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02770 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,320 (4% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,843. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 3.2%. Median home value is $601,200 (0% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,432; 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02770 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 02770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02770.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 8
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 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 02770, Rochester, 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
5,093
Population
83.2
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02770?
45.2
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
4.9%
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?
$120,320
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$52,843
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02770 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Rochester, 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)
$120,320 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,241housing units
2,241
Total Housing Units
2,221
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$601,200
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,432
Median Rent
1984
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02770 vs 02576 →
ZIP 02770 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02745
New Bedford (02745)
24,576 residents
- 02346
Middleboro (02346)
23,106 residents
- 02719
Fairhaven (02719)
15,873 residents
- 02347
Lakeville (02347)
10,612 residents
- 02571
Wareham (02571)
10,481 residents
- 02743
Acushnet (02743)
10,307 residents
- 02739 6,045
Mattapoisett (02739)
6,045 residents
- 02770 5,093
Rochester (02770)
5,093 residents
- 02738 4,907
Marion (02738)
4,907 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02770 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02770 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
- 02347
Lakeville (02347)
$133,984 median income
- 02717
East Freetown (02717)
$130,625 median income
- 02739
Mattapoisett (02739)
$130,241 median income
- 02770
Rochester (02770)
$120,320 median income
- 02346
Middleboro (02346)
$97,056 median income
- 02719
Fairhaven (02719)
$95,965 median income
- 02571
Wareham (02571)
$94,265 median income
- 02743
Acushnet (02743)
$89,593 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02770 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02770, 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 (5,093 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 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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