| ZIP Code | 02171 |
|---|---|
| City | Quincy |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Area Code | 617/857 |
| Latitude | 42.29147 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.025822 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 58.9% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 766 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,356 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 648 (4.3%) |
| Associates | 1,377 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 933 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,862 (52.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,992 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $630,200 ▲ 126% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,281/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,513 |
| Vacant Units | 618 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,513 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 618 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 02171 is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. With a population of 20,513, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 02171 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,992 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02171 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $630,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,281 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.6%) and renters (48.4%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 02171 is majority White (53.62%). Residents are well-educated — 58.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02171 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 02171 in Quincy, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 20,513 residents, a median household income of $104,992, and a median home value of $630,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.