| ZIP Code | 02184 |
|---|---|
| City | Braintree |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Area Code | 339/617/781 |
| Elevation | 112 ft |
| Latitude | 42.206188 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.00232 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 703 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,259 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 1,896 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 2,964 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,951 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,416 (47.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,305 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $623,200 ▲ 124% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,925/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,032 |
| Vacant Units | 693 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,032 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 693 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 02184 is located in Braintree, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. With a population of 38,762, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 02184 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,305 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02184 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $623,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,925 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 02184 is majority White (69.41%). Residents are well-educated — 54.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02184 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 02184 in Braintree, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 38,762 residents, a median household income of $125,305, and a median home value of $623,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.