02189 ZIP Code — East Weymouth, MA
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02189 is located in East Weymouth, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 4.01 square miles and serves a population of 15,567 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/339.
About ZIP code 02189
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 $429,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($87,314) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,567
population
4.01
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02189 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02189
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02189. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Weymouth | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,567 |
| Population density | 3,882 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2145 |
| Longitude | -70.9334 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 781/339 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
15,567
Population
3,882
People per sq mi
42.5
Median age
$87,314
Median household income
$49,054
Per capita income
$429,600
Median home value
$1,596
Median monthly rent
65.8%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
4,363
Housing units
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
248
Under 5
282
337
5–9
383
383
10–14
434
545
15–19
618
442
20–24
501
979
25–34
1,112
901
35–44
1,023
937
45–54
1,063
854
55–59
969
613
60–64
696
596
65–74
677
377
75–84
428
79
85+
90
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,767 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 12,800 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,247 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.1%
Black or African American
11.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Asian
4.1%
Other race
2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,852 | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,835 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 886 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 880 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 668 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 326 | 2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $87,314 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
12.9%
$300k–$500k
56.7%
$500k–$1M
27.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $429,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,596 |
| Owner occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter occupied | 34.2% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 57.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.3% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 23.8% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,854 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 471 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,133 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,975 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,572 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,720 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 32.8% |
| Married | 48.3% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 144 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 217 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,164 | 36.5% |
| High school | 855 | 26.8% |
| College / grad school | 807 | 25.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Retail trade
14.2%
Professional & management
10.5%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Other services
2.4%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.8% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 1.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.4% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 8.7% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 6.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 612 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 20.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| No insurance | 1.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,037 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 729 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 93 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 348 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 198 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,381 | 86.0% |
| Born in same state | 12,875 | 82.7% |
| Born in different state | 10,799 | 69.4% |
| Foreign born | 506 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,186 | 14.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,215 | 55.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,267 | 27.4% |
| Arab | 970 | 6.2% |
| French | 965 | 6.2% |
| German | 245 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 75 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 54 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 48 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02189
What city is ZIP code 02189 in?
ZIP code 02189 is primarily assigned to East Weymouth, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02189 in?
ZIP code 02189 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02189?
The median home value in ZIP code 02189 is $429,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 02189?
ZIP code 02189 has an estimated population of 15,567 residents, with a density of 3,882 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02189?
The median household income in ZIP code 02189 is $87,314, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02189 in?
ZIP code 02189 observes the EST timezone.