Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,344 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 95,002 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 32,322 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 39,659 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 33,591 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 149,204 (42%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,443 ▲ 50% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $541,912 ▲ 94% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,718/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 215,280 |
| Vacant Units | 15,300 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Plymouth County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 61 ZIP codes spanning 48 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 529,859 residents. With a median age of 43.28, it is a middle-aged county.
Plymouth County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $114,442 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Plymouth County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $541,912 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,717. Homeownership rates are high at 76.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Plymouth County are primarily White (76.78%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Plymouth County, MA is a upper-middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 61 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02351 | Abington | 17,008 | $119,787 | $516,300 | $1,547 | 5.2% | 51.5% |
| 02324 | Bridgewater | 26,022 | $112,445 | $500,600 | $1,975 | 5.4% | 48.8% |
| 02301 | Brockton | 68,608 | $72,727 | $414,200 | $1,566 | 9.4% | 32.1% |
| 02302 | Brockton | 36,472 | $87,560 | $395,000 | $1,476 | 6.2% | 31.8% |
| 02330 | Carver | 11,645 | $78,955 | $409,800 | $1,759 | 2.9% | 39.5% |
| 02332 | Duxbury | 16,110 | $171,471 | $826,300 | $1,644 | 3.3% | 77.2% |
| 02333 | East Bridgewater | 14,420 | $128,679 | $474,000 | $1,566 | 4.7% | 47.5% |
| 02538 | East Wareham | 4,556 | $110,882 | $347,300 | $1,548 | 3.0% | 32.0% |
| 02338 | Halifax | 7,734 | $106,851 | $442,800 | $1,494 | 1.5% | 45.2% |
| 02339 | Hanover | 14,800 | $174,821 | $706,200 | $1,642 | 6.8% | 66.9% |
| 02341 | Hanson | 10,466 | $112,457 | $498,700 | $1,912 | 4.9% | 49.9% |
| 02043 | Hingham | 24,185 | $181,017 | $1,075,100 | $2,452 | 2.6% | 80.3% |
| 02045 | Hull | 10,098 | $127,112 | $606,100 | $1,885 | 4.4% | 60.1% |
| 02047 | Humarock | 142 | $151,000 | $695,100 | — | 0.0% | 50.4% |
| 02364 | Kingston | 13,782 | $115,863 | $562,000 | $1,157 | 2.2% | 58.0% |
| 02347 | Lakeville | 11,732 | $126,182 | $533,800 | $1,837 | 4.0% | 52.0% |
| 02738 | Marion | 5,312 | $120,227 | $585,500 | $1,452 | 6.4% | 50.1% |
| 02050 | Marshfield | 25,903 | $125,436 | $622,600 | $1,620 | 3.0% | 61.7% |
| 02739 | Mattapoisett | 6,563 | $117,308 | $671,900 | $1,478 | 2.6% | 67.9% |
| 02346 | Middleboro | 24,360 | $91,914 | $426,800 | $1,692 | 4.8% | 41.3% |
| 02350 | Monponsett | 149 | $86,023 | $309,600 | — | 0.0% | 46.2% |
| 02061 | Norwell | 11,309 | $182,637 | $799,600 | $2,181 | 2.4% | 72.4% |
| 02558 | Onset | 1,658 | $58,594 | $426,900 | $1,482 | 14.4% | 24.1% |
| 02359 | Pembroke | 18,335 | $141,332 | $550,300 | $2,413 | 3.0% | 56.5% |
| 02360 | Plymouth | 62,405 | $111,975 | $494,700 | $1,831 | 6.0% | 55.2% |
| 02367 | Plympton | 2,934 | $119,750 | $499,300 | $402 | 5.2% | 43.8% |
| 02770 | Rochester | 5,716 | $119,164 | $542,800 | $1,442 | 2.9% | 55.0% |
| 02370 | Rockland | 17,709 | $101,475 | $452,300 | $1,497 | 3.9% | 46.1% |
| 02066 | Scituate | 18,895 | $131,889 | $789,500 | $1,579 | 3.6% | 77.7% |
| 02571 | Wareham | 10,538 | $87,302 | $422,500 | $1,427 | 5.3% | 44.8% |
| 02379 | West Bridgewater | 7,682 | $124,483 | $501,000 | $2,011 | 4.6% | 51.1% |
| 02576 | West Wareham | 4,498 | $61,735 | $348,500 | — | 6.5% | 26.6% |
| 02382 | Whitman | 15,215 | $107,794 | $456,400 | $1,785 | 4.6% | 40.4% |