| ZIP Code | 02558 |
|---|---|
| City | Onset |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Area Code | 774 |
| Latitude | 41.746275 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.651689 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25023 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.4 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.84 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 14.4% ▲ 194% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 709 (55.7%) |
| Some College | 32 (2.5%) |
| Associates | 226 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 91 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 216 (17%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,594 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $426,900 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,482/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,766 |
| Vacant Units | 876 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,766 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 876 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
ZIP code 02558 is located in Onset, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. With a population of 1,658, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.4 years. Economically, 02558 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,594 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02558 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $426,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,482 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 02558 is majority White (63.69%). Residents are less-educated — 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02558 stands at 14.4%, which is more than double the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 02558 in Onset, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,658 residents, a median household income of $58,594, and a median home value of $426,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.