02043 ZIP Code — Hingham, MA

Plymouth County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02043 is located in Hingham, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 22.18 square miles and serves a population of 24,143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/339.

About ZIP code 02043

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 $978,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($170,326) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02043 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,143

population

22.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hingham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02044 Hingham (0.8 mi) 02025 Cohasset (3.4 mi) 02045 Hull (4.8 mi) 02066 Scituate (5.3 mi) 02061 Norwell (5.3 mi) 02370 Rockland (6.2 mi) 02339 Hanover (6.6 mi) 02351 Abington (7.8 mi) 02343 Holbrook (8.1 mi) 02382 Whitman (9.8 mi) 02368 Randolph (9.9 mi) 02322 Avon (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,143
Population density	1,089 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	22.18 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	42.2158
Longitude	-70.8792
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	781/339

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	38.9%	14.6%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

24,143

Population

1,089

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$170,326

Median household income

$97,682

Per capita income

$978,800

Median home value

$2,046

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

3.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

7,965

Housing units

73.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

734

Under 5

782

951

5–9

1,014

817

10–14

872

643

15–19

686

428

20–24

457

492

25–34

525

1,603

35–44

1,709

1,658

45–54

1,768

756

55–59

807

876

60–64

933

1,306

65–74

1,393

762

75–84

813

657

85+

701

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,036	25.0%
18 and over	18,107	75.0%
65 and over	5,632	23.3%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	22,691	92.5%
Two or more races	584	2.4%
Asian	579	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	393	1.6%
Black or African American	215	0.9%
Other race	57	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	38.9%	14.6%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 45.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	45.4%
Median income	$170,326

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 37.5%

$1M+ 48.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$978,800
Median rent / month	$2,046
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	15.5%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	33.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.8%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	33.3%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,880	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	220	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	831	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,299	24.9%
Households with children under 18	3,141	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,849	41.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	18.7%
Married	69.5%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.0%	14.7%
Divorced	6.9%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 11.4%

Some college, no degree 6.9%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 38.5%

Graduate / professional 35.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	73.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	683	11.8%
Kindergarten	342	5.9%
Elementary school	2,828	48.7%
High school	1,196	20.6%
College / grad school	763	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 24.3%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Finance & real estate 18.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.1%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.2%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	13.1%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	26.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.7

Poverty

All people 3.2%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.0%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	3.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	81.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	5.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	858	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.4%
Public insurance	25.1%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,627	93.7%
Spanish	484	2.1%
Other Indo-European	43	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	235	1.0%
Other languages	190	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,716	94.1%
Born in same state	22,513	93.2%
Born in different state	15,938	66.0%
Foreign born	203	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,427	5.9%
Not a US citizen	862	60.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8,194	33.9%
French	3,681	15.2%
Arab	972	4%
German	724	3%
Norwegian	290	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	282	1.2%
Polish	166	0.7%
Irish	72	0.3%
Dutch	55	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02043

What city is ZIP code 02043 in?

ZIP code 02043 is primarily assigned to Hingham, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02043 in?

ZIP code 02043 falls within Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02043?

74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02043 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 02043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02043 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 02043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02043?

The median household income in ZIP code 02043 is $170,326, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02043 in?

ZIP code 02043 observes the EST timezone.