02184 ZIP Code
Braintree, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02184 |
| City/Town: | Braintree |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,748 |
| Median Household Income: | $120,593 |
| Per Capita Income: | $63,519 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,094 |
| Median Home Value: | $596,800 |
| Land Area: | 13.8 sq miles
35.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2062, -71.0023 |
Population Information (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,748 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,338 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,410 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,650 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,239 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,478 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,639 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,117 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,854 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,185 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,399 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,095 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,362 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,516 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,161 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,053 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $596,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,678 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,094 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,407 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 687 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,045 | 76.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,362 | 23.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,625 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 987 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 869 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,732 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,304 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,989 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,175 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,569 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02184 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $120,593 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $149,467 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $155,251 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $63,519 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,285 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,406 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 879 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,577 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,087 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,361 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 906 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 52 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,389 | 70.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,296 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 8,036 | 20.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 344 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,679 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,290 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,110 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 42 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 337 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 125 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 606 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02184 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 421 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 294 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 653 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 684 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 917 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,682 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,345 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,343 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,261 | 15.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,807 | 26.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02184 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,396 | 62.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,255 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,276 | 10.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 522 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 243 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,165 | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02184 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 102 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,349 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,030 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 272 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,853 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 852 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 419 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,310 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,016 | 14.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,194 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,859 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,026 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,124 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,642 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,024 | 80.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,291 | 29.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 599 | 1.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02184 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,572 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,625 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,493 | 24.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 571 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 284 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,295 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02184 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,606 | 63.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 646 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 827 | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 689 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 806 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 794 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,709 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02184 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 973 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,225 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 812 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 750 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,701 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,284 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,473 | 16.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,665 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,198 | 27.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02184 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 124 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,855 | 12.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,668 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,962 | 39.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,917 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 568 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02184 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,475 | 51.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 375 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,813 | 12.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,591 | 31.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02184 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,147 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,788 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,860 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,612 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02184 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 101 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 75 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 12 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 12 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 478 | 4.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,726 | 24.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,108 | 64.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 533 | 4.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02184 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,700 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $887 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,678 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,407 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,566 | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,458 | 24.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,098 | 14.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,722 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,768 | 33.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,651 | 32.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02184 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,775 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,800 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,362 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 531 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 919 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,170 | 32.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02184 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,508 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 569 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 489 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,761 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,160 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,529 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,758 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,610 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,241 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,000 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 287 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,438 | 35.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,275 | 56.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02184 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,271 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,216 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,548 | 48.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,502 | 46.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 327 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02184 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,243 | 80.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 537 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,505 | 1397.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,505 | 1397.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,505 | 1397.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,155 | 215.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 158 | 29.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 830 | 154.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 197 | 36.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02184 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,098 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,688 | 74.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,410 | 25.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 678 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,142 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,121 | 16.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 469 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02184 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,407 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,787 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Braintree, MA02184