02379 ZIP Code — West Bridgewater, MA

Plymouth County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02379 is located in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 15.32 square miles and serves a population of 7,648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.

About ZIP code 02379

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $453,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $120,414. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02379 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,648

population

15.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02379

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Bridgewater	Acceptable
West Bridgewater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02325 Bridgewater (3.6 mi) 02357 North Easton (4.1 mi) 02324 Bridgewater (4.1 mi) 02301 Brockton (4.3 mi) 02333 East Bridgewater (4.3 mi) 02375 South Easton (4.4 mi) 02302 Brockton (4.9 mi) 02356 North Easton (5.6 mi) 02767 Raynham (5.7 mi) 02382 Whitman (6.2 mi) 02351 Abington (7.8 mi) 02322 Avon (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,648
Population density	499 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	15.32 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	42.0175
Longitude	-71.0235
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	42.0%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.0%	14.6%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

7,648

Population

499

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$120,414

Median household income

$48,429

Per capita income

$453,900

Median home value

$1,940

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

2,442

Housing units

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

164

247

5–9

278

179

10–14

200

238

15–19

268

212

20–24

237

554

25–34

622

413

35–44

464

561

45–54

629

170

55–59

191

221

60–64

249

395

65–74

444

176

75–84

198

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,515	19.8%
18 and over	6,133	80.2%
65 and over	1,404	18.4%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,184	92%
Two or more races	261	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	157	2%
Black or African American	115	1.5%
Asian	53	0.7%
Other race	35	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	42.0%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.0%	14.6%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 20.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	20.3%
Median income	$120,414

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 44.9%

$500k–$1M 37.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$453,900
Median rent / month	$1,940
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.5%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	42.2%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,811	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	111	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	324	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	556	19.8%
Households with children under 18	929	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	944	33.7%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	24.3%
Married	60.4%	56.6%
Separated	1.3%	1.5%
Widowed	1.6%	8.5%
Divorced	3.8%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 28.0%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	39.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	4.4%
Kindergarten	129	7.4%
Elementary school	663	38.3%
High school	475	27.4%
College / grad school	389	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 16.7%

Construction 12.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 6.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.6%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	5.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,337	95.9%
Spanish	290	4.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	281	3.8%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,159	93.6%
Born in same state	7,111	93.0%
Born in different state	6,542	85.5%
Foreign born	48	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	489	6.4%
Not a US citizen	167	34.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,751	36%
French	1,328	17.4%
Arab	382	5%
German	190	2.5%
Norwegian	64	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	0.4%
Polish	26	0.3%
Irish	9	0.1%
Dutch	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02379

What city is ZIP code 02379 in?

ZIP code 02379 is primarily assigned to West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02379 in?

ZIP code 02379 falls within Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02379 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 02379 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02379?

The median home value in ZIP code 02379 is $453,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02379?

The median household income in ZIP code 02379 is $120,414, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02379?

ZIP code 02379 has an estimated population of 7,648 residents, with a density of 499 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02379 in?

ZIP code 02379 observes the EST timezone.