| ZIP Code | 02766 |
|---|---|
| City | Norton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 70 ft |
| Latitude | 41.965341 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.18178 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.0% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 157 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,002 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 1,132 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 894 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,140 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,745 (47.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,404 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $476,900 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,986/mo ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,725 |
| Vacant Units | 167 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,725 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 167 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 02766 is located in Norton, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 19,155, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.8 years. Economically, 02766 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,404 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02766 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $476,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,986 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 02766 is primarily White (88.13%). Residents are well-educated — 57.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02766 stands at 3.5%, 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 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 02766 in Norton, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,155 residents, a median household income of $127,404, and a median home value of $476,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.