| ZIP Code | 02770 |
|---|---|
| City | Rochester |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 63 ft |
| Latitude | 41.760864 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.838956 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 99 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 945 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 379 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 354 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 488 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,681 (42.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,164 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $542,800 ▲ 95% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,442/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,135 |
| Vacant Units | 36 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,135 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 36 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 02770 is located in Rochester, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. With a population of 5,716, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 02770 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,164 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02770 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $542,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,442 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 02770 is primarily White (90.12%). Residents are well-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02770 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 02770 in Rochester, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,716 residents, a median household income of $119,164, and a median home value of $542,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.