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Hanson, MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02341.

Population

1,927

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,050

ZIP codes

1

Hanson and its ZIP codes

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Hanson at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $119,211 a year, 15% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $513,000 (9% below Massachusetts).

Local data for Hanson, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hanson, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$119,211

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$513,000

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

35.1%

Median age

44.0

Average commute

36.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (797), Italian Americans (375), German Americans (134).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Hanson.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,763

197,448 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,818

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.54B

FY 2026, $8,548 per person

Plymouth County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hanson, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled5.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home11.2%

Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hanson, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

1,370

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

7,128

4.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 21°F

50.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hanson, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.7%

U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.7%

U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts

ZIP codes in Hanson

1 in or overlapping Hanson. Population shown

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Cities near Hanson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North PembrokeCensus-designated place4.2 mi4.5
AbingtonCensus-designated place7.2 mi10
MarshfieldCensus-designated place7.3 mi5.1
KingstonCensus-designated place8.1 mi4.8
South DuxburyCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.9
Marshfield HillsCensus-designated place8.6 mi4.6
Bridgewater TownCity9.2 mi27.2
DuxburyCensus-designated place9.2 mi2.2
BrocktonCity9.2 mi21.3
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place9.7 mi1.5
Ocean Bluff-Brant RockCensus-designated place9.8 mi2.2
HolbrookCensus-designated place9.8 mi7.3
ScituateCensus-designated place10 mi4.1
North PlymouthCensus-designated place10 mi1.2
Green HarborCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
Weymouth TownCity11 mi16.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hanson, MA in?
Hanson is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Hanson, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hanson include 02341.
What is the population of Hanson, MA?
About 1,927 people live in Hanson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hanson?
Nearby places include North Pembroke (4.2 mi), Abington (7.2 mi), Marshfield (7.3 mi), Kingston (8.1 mi), South Duxbury (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023