| ZIP Code | 02324 |
|---|---|
| City | Bridgewater |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 71 ft |
| Latitude | 41.972376 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.978773 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,960 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 1,495 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 1,718 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,504 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,257 (40.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,445 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $500,600 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,975/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,770 |
| Vacant Units | 416 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,770 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 416 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 02324 is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. With a population of 26,022, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 02324 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,445 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02324 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $500,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,975 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 02324 is primarily White (82.58%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02324 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 02324 in Bridgewater, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,022 residents, a median household income of $112,445, and a median home value of $500,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.