| ZIP Code | 02170 |
|---|---|
| City | Quincy |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 42.266415 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.015576 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.9% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 615 (4.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,233 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 998 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 1,318 (9.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,049 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,759 (48.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,840 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $661,800 ▲ 137% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,801/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,471 |
| Vacant Units | 514 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,471 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 514 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 02170 is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. With a population of 19,685, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 02170 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,840 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02170 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $661,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,801 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.8%) and renters (45.2%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 02170 is majority White (54.00%). Residents are well-educated — 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02170 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 02170 in Quincy, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 19,685 residents, a median household income of $101,840, and a median home value of $661,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.