| ZIP Code | 02379 |
|---|---|
| City | West Bridgewater |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Area Code | 508 |
| Elevation | 67 ft |
| Latitude | 42.021617 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.026717 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.1% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,401 (26%) |
| Some College | 697 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 537 (10%) |
| Bachelors | 417 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,340 (43.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,483 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $501,000 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,011/mo ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,955 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,955 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 02379 is located in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. With a population of 7,682, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 02379 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,483 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02379 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $501,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,011 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 02379 is primarily White (90.08%). Residents are well-educated — 51.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02379 stands at 4.6%, 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 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 02379 in West Bridgewater, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,682 residents, a median household income of $124,483, and a median home value of $501,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.