02184 ZIP Code — Braintree, MA

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02184 is located in Braintree, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 13.76 square miles and serves a population of 38,748 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781.

About ZIP code 02184

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $596,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($120,593) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02184 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

38,748

population

13.76

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02184 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02184

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02184. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Braintree	Acceptable
Braintree	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	38,748
Population density	2,816 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	13.76 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	42.2034
Longitude	-71.0048
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	781

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	17.9%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

38,748

Population

2,816

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$120,593

Median household income

$56,554

Per capita income

$596,800

Median home value

$1,678

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

11,732

Housing units

46.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

823

Under 5

827

1,117

5–9

1,122

1,237

10–14

1,241

1,317

15–19

1,322

1,056

20–24

1,061

2,422

25–34

2,432

2,587

35–44

2,598

2,694

45–54

2,705

1,544

55–59

1,551

1,179

60–64

1,183

1,754

65–74

1,762

1,078

75–84

1,083

525

85+

528

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,990	20.6%
18 and over	30,758	79.4%
65 and over	6,730	17.4%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.4%

Asian 20.1%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	27,389	68.4%
Asian	8,036	20.1%
Two or more races	1,679	4.2%
Black or African American	1,296	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,290	3.2%
Other race	344	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	17.9%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 26.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	26.4%
Median income	$120,593

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.1%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 64.4%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$596,800
Median rent / month	$1,678
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	11.3%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	31.9%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,566	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	1,021	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,098	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3,722	25.8%
Households with children under 18	4,768	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,651	32.3%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	31.1%
Married	53.0%	48.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.8%
Widowed	3.4%	9.4%
Divorced	5.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 26.0%

Graduate / professional 20.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	46.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	569	6.0%
Kindergarten	489	5.1%
Elementary school	3,761	39.6%
High school	2,160	22.7%
College / grad school	2,529	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Professional & management 14.1%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Retail trade 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 6.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.4%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	10.9%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	5.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	74.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,610	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.1%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	37,098	95.7%
Spanish	3,413	9.2%
Other Indo-European	158	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	420	1.1%
Other languages	2,672	7.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,243	80.6%
Born in same state	30,706	79.2%
Born in different state	26,090	67.3%
Foreign born	537	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	7,505	19.4%
Not a US citizen	4,908	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11,443	29.5%
French	3,133	8.1%
Arab	1,590	4.1%
German	432	1.1%
Norwegian	397	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	88	0.2%
Dutch	67	0.2%
Polish	62	0.2%
Irish	31	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02184

What city is ZIP code 02184 in?

ZIP code 02184 is primarily assigned to Braintree, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02184 in?

ZIP code 02184 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02184?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02184?

The median home value in ZIP code 02184 is $596,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02184?

The median household income in ZIP code 02184 is $120,593, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02184?

ZIP code 02184 has an estimated population of 38,748 residents, with a density of 2,816 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02184 in?

ZIP code 02184 observes the EST timezone.