02188 ZIP Code — Weymouth, MA
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02188 is located in Weymouth, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. It covers approximately 3.86 square miles and serves a population of 15,313 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/339.
About ZIP code 02188
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 $481,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $100,650. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,313
population
3.86
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02188 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02188
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02188. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Weymouth | Acceptable |
| Weymouth | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,313 |
| Population density | 3,967 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2070 |
| Longitude | -70.9538 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 781/339 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.2% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
15,313
Population
3,967
People per sq mi
46.0
Median age
$100,650
Median household income
$51,075
Per capita income
$481,300
Median home value
$1,740
Median monthly rent
63.1%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
4,615
Housing units
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
392
Under 5
372
232
5–9
220
277
10–14
262
443
15–19
420
496
20–24
469
996
25–34
943
1,030
35–44
976
1,129
45–54
1,070
534
55–59
506
611
60–64
578
1,161
65–74
1,100
416
75–84
393
147
85+
140
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,390 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 12,923 | 84.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,357 | 21.9% |
| Median age | 46.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.5%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
5.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,613 | 79.5% |
| Asian | 953 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 892 | 5.6% |
| Two or more races | 626 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 556 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 205 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 24.2% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.2% | 31.4% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 20.9% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $100,650 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k–$300k
5.0%
$300k–$500k
41.3%
$500k–$1M
43.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $481,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,740 |
| Owner occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter occupied | 36.9% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 55.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 13.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.1% |
| Electricity | 19.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.5% |
| Fuel oil | 28.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,205 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 418 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,338 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,761 | 26.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,459 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,407 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 30.7% |
| Married | 50.3% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
13.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 302 | 10.8% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 814 | 29.2% |
| High school | 697 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 886 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Professional & management
13.8%
Construction
9.5%
Retail trade
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
4.5%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.6% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 9.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 5.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 73.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 532 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.0% |
| Public insurance | 30.4% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,549 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 925 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 184 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 386 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 355 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,241 | 86.5% |
| Born in same state | 13,040 | 85.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,161 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 201 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,072 | 13.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,093 | 52.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,255 | 34.3% |
| French | 1,077 | 7% |
| Arab | 672 | 4.4% |
| German | 294 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 287 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 70 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.4% |
| English | 48 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.9% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02188
What city is ZIP code 02188 in?
ZIP code 02188 is primarily assigned to Weymouth, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02188 in?
ZIP code 02188 falls within Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02188?
The median home value in ZIP code 02188 is $481,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 02188?
ZIP code 02188 has an estimated population of 15,313 residents, with a density of 3,965 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02188?
The median household income in ZIP code 02188 is $100,650, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02188 in?
ZIP code 02188 observes the EST timezone.