02762 ZIP Code — Plainville, MA

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02762 is located in Plainville, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 10.99 square miles and serves a population of 9,814 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.

About ZIP code 02762

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $444,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($99,720) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

9,814

population

10.99

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plainville	Acceptable
Plainville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,814
Population density	893 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	10.99 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	42.0148
Longitude	-71.3338
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	774/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.5%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

9,814

Population

893

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$99,720

Median household income

$56,180

Per capita income

$444,600

Median home value

$1,804

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

3,052

Housing units

43.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

283

Under 5

278

185

5–9

181

198

10–14

194

247

15–19

242

223

20–24

219

754

25–34

740

679

35–44

666

692

45–54

679

427

55–59

418

281

60–64

275

641

65–74

629

272

75–84

266

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,688	17.2%
18 and over	8,126	82.8%
65 and over	1,953	19.9%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Black or African American 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Asian 3.5%

Other race 3.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,978	76.6%
Black or African American	775	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	606	5.8%
Asian	364	3.5%
Other race	357	3.4%
Two or more races	340	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.5%	23.5%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	24.2%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	31.4%	28.5%
Over $200k	12.8%	20.9%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 21.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	21.1%
Median income	$99,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 41.1%

$500k–$1M 35.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$444,600
Median rent / month	$1,804
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	51.2%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	27.5%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	42.0%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,385	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	286	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	442	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,100	26.1%
Households with children under 18	1,289	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,529	36.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	25.1%
Married	57.2%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.6%	9.4%
Divorced	6.8%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 23.8%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.1%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	43.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	4.6%
Kindergarten	10	0.5%
Elementary school	674	37.0%
High school	573	31.4%
College / grad school	481	26.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Construction 15.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Professional & management 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 13.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	25.2%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	15.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	8.3%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	4.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	305	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,253	94.3%
Spanish	390	4.2%
Other Indo-European	241	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	86	0.9%
Other languages	49	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,480	86.4%
Born in same state	8,442	86.0%
Born in different state	6,262	63.8%
Foreign born	38	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,334	13.6%
Not a US citizen	770	57.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,910	29.7%
French	1,569	16%
Arab	601	6.1%
German	461	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	69	0.7%
English	64	0.7%
Dutch	25	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02762

What city is ZIP code 02762 in?

ZIP code 02762 is primarily assigned to Plainville, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02762 in?

ZIP code 02762 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 02762 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 02762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02762?

The median home value in ZIP code 02762 is $444,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 02762?

ZIP code 02762 has an estimated population of 9,814 residents, with a density of 893 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02762?

The median household income in ZIP code 02762 is $99,720, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02762 in?

ZIP code 02762 observes the EST timezone.