02324 ZIP Code — Bridgewater, MA
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02324 is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 26.98 square miles and serves a population of 25,819 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.
About ZIP code 02324
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $464,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
The gap between median ($110,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% 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 near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,819
population
26.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02324 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02324
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bridgewater | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02325 Bridgewater (1.4 mi)
02379 West Bridgewater (4.1 mi)
02333 East Bridgewater (4.6 mi)
02767 Raynham (4.9 mi)
02338 Halifax (6 mi)
02348 Lakeville (6.2 mi)
02349 Middleboro (6.2 mi)
02344 Middleboro (6.2 mi)
02346 Middleboro (7.8 mi)
02341 Hanson (7.8 mi)
02382 Whitman (7.8 mi)
02375 South Easton (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,819 |
| Population density | 957 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9706 |
| Longitude | -70.9732 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 508/774 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 26.9% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.1% | 14.6% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
25,819
Population
957
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$110,625
Median household income
$50,592
Per capita income
$464,900
Median home value
$1,820
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
7,171
Housing units
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
708
Under 5
614
785
5–9
680
643
10–14
558
779
15–19
675
1,084
20–24
940
1,961
25–34
1,699
1,699
35–44
1,472
1,796
45–54
1,557
930
55–59
805
877
60–64
760
1,709
65–74
1,481
657
75–84
570
204
85+
176
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,952 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 20,867 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,797 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.4%
Black or African American
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
2.8%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,036 | 81.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,268 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,247 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,121 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 771 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 576 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 26.9% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.2% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 14.1% | 14.6% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
25.2%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
19.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 19.6% |
| Median income | $110,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k–$300k
7.8%
$300k–$500k
46.2%
$500k–$1M
38.5%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,820 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 63.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.6% |
| Electricity | 16.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 36.9% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,053 | 55.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 743 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,435 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,931 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,817 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,119 | 34.0% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.4% | 29.0% |
| Married | 48.0% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
16.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 471 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 335 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,941 | 33.2% |
| High school | 1,245 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,851 | 31.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Professional & management
12.7%
Retail trade
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Construction
8.5%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Other services
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.0% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 10.4% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.7 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
2.5%
18 and over
4.6%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
5.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 6.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,748 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| No insurance | 2.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,497 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 496 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 106 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 378 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,115 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 23,685 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 20,681 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 430 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,704 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,081 | 63.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,218 | 28% |
| French | 3,812 | 14.8% |
| Arab | 1,099 | 4.3% |
| German | 640 | 2.5% |
| English | 154 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 122 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 107 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02324
What city is ZIP code 02324 in?
ZIP code 02324 is primarily assigned to Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02324 in?
ZIP code 02324 falls within Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02324?
The median home value in ZIP code 02324 is $464,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02324?
The median household income in ZIP code 02324 is $110,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 02324?
ZIP code 02324 has an estimated population of 25,819 residents, with a density of 957 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 02324 in?
ZIP code 02324 observes the EST timezone.