02170 ZIP Code — Quincy, MA
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02170 is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 2.09 square miles and serves a population of 19,928 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 617/857.
About ZIP code 02170
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 $625,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $97,362.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
19,928
population
2.09
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02170 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02170
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Quincy | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,928 |
| Population density | 9,535 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2674 |
| Longitude | -71.0166 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 617/857 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
19,928
Population
9,535
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$97,362
Median household income
$47,707
Per capita income
$625,700
Median home value
$1,738
Median monthly rent
51.0%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
4,525
Housing units
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
383
Under 5
374
374
5–9
365
440
10–14
430
464
15–19
453
570
20–24
557
2,258
25–34
2,203
1,442
35–44
1,407
1,234
45–54
1,204
616
55–59
601
669
60–64
652
985
65–74
961
466
75–84
455
185
85+
180
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,922 | 14.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,006 | 85.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,232 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.8%
Asian
34.9%
Black or African American
4.1%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,155 | 54.8% |
| Asian | 7,111 | 34.9% |
| Black or African American | 835 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 604 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 429 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 198 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.2% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
13.1%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
15.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 15.4% |
| Median income | $97,362 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
2.2%
$300k–$500k
19.8%
$500k–$1M
67.4%
$1M+
9.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $625,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,738 |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 41.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% |
| 3 or more | 11.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.2% |
| Electricity | 19.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.1% |
| Fuel oil | 14.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,311 | 40.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 826 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,843 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,121 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,911 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,650 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| Married | 47.5% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
19.4%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 168 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 150 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,368 | 37.6% |
| High school | 555 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,395 | 38.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Professional & management
17.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.9%
Finance & real estate
11.9%
Retail trade
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Information
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.4% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 48.3% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 19.0% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Work from home | 17.8% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
7.8%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
6.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 6.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 517 | 3.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 20.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.7% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 3.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,171 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 4,633 | 24.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 4,230 | 22.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,103 | 65.8% |
| Born in same state | 12,876 | 64.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,104 | 50.7% |
| Foreign born | 227 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,825 | 34.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,268 | 62.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,850 | 19.3% |
| French | 1,023 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 337 | 1.7% |
| German | 205 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 110 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 64 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 52 | 0.3% |
| English | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02170
What city is ZIP code 02170 in?
ZIP code 02170 is primarily assigned to Quincy, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02170 in?
ZIP code 02170 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 02170?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 02170 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02170?
The median home value in ZIP code 02170 is $625,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 02170?
ZIP code 02170 has an estimated population of 19,928 residents, with a density of 9,558 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02170?
The median household income in ZIP code 02170 is $97,362, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02170 in?
ZIP code 02170 observes the EST timezone.