02169 ZIP Code — Quincy, MA
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02169 is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 12.10 square miles and serves a population of 60,938 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.
About ZIP code 02169
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $513,300. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $86,335.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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%.
60,938
population
12.10
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02169 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02169
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02169. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Quincy | Acceptable |
| Quincy | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 60,938 |
| Population density | 5,036 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2429 |
| Longitude | -71.0100 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 617/857 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
60,938
Population
5,036
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$86,335
Median household income
$48,811
Per capita income
$513,300
Median home value
$1,903
Median monthly rent
39.9%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
12,664
Housing units
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,890
Under 5
1,866
1,233
5–9
1,218
1,116
10–14
1,102
876
15–19
865
1,976
20–24
1,950
6,545
25–34
6,462
4,872
35–44
4,810
3,325
45–54
3,282
1,885
55–59
1,860
1,806
60–64
1,782
3,027
65–74
2,988
1,175
75–84
1,160
940
85+
927
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,480 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 51,458 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 10,217 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.2%
Asian
22.7%
Black or African American
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
6%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,850 | 55.2% |
| Asian | 14,740 | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 5,005 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,022 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,910 | 6% |
| Other race | 1,296 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
12.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.3% |
| Median income | $86,335 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
38.4%
$500k–$1M
48.2%
$1M+
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $513,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,903 |
| Owner occupied | 39.9% |
| Renter occupied | 60.1% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 28.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 31.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 25.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% |
| 3 or more | 7.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.6% |
| Electricity | 30.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 13.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,480 | 37.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,578 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,432 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,544 | 30.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,238 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,913 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 36.8% |
| Married | 45.0% | 43.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
19.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,433 | 12.0% |
| Kindergarten | 607 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,613 | 30.2% |
| High school | 1,595 | 13.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,728 | 39.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Professional & management
16.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Retail trade
9.6%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Construction
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.1% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.8% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.3% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 18.8% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 15.9% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
20.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 6.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,025 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,182 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 10,469 | 18.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 656 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,516 | 4.4% |
| Other languages | 6,862 | 12.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,823 | 68.6% |
| Born in same state | 40,712 | 66.8% |
| Born in different state | 32,376 | 53.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,111 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19,115 | 31.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 10,064 | 52.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 15,670 | 25.7% |
| French | 3,815 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1,321 | 2.2% |
| German | 718 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 458 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 228 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 204 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 163 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02169
What part of Quincy is ZIP code 02169?
ZIP code 02169 covers a portion of Quincy, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County.
What county is ZIP code 02169 in?
ZIP code 02169 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 02169 mostly rentals?
60% of occupied units in ZIP code 02169 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 02169?
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 02169?
The median home value in ZIP code 02169 is $513,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 02169?
ZIP code 02169 has an estimated population of 60,938 residents, with a density of 5,038 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 02169 in?
ZIP code 02169 observes the EST timezone.