ZIP Code 02770
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Rochester · Plymouth County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 5,093
- Median income
- $120,320
- Median home value
- $601,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.7%
- Land area
- 83.2 sq mi
61/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 116% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
New York
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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)
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 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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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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