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Hingham, MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02043.

Population

5,130

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,656

ZIP codes

1

Hingham and its ZIP codes

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Hingham at a glance

  • Hingham is 83% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $205,769 a year, 98% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,255,700 (about 2.2 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $1,202 a month.

Local data for Hingham, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hingham, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$205,769

Poverty rate

7.7%

Median home value

$1,255,700

Median rent

$1,202/mo

Homeownership

77.3%

Bachelor's or higher

79.1%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

38.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,087), Italian Americans (613), German Americans (502).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone49.6%
  • Carpooled1.6%
  • Public transit15.7%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home31.3%

Average one-way commute: 38.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hingham, 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

83° / 22°F

52.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hingham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.0%

U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

7.8%

U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.4%

U.S. 11.1% -8.7 pts

ZIP codes in Hingham

1 in or overlapping Hingham. Population shown

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Cities near Hingham

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HullCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.9
Weymouth TownCity3.6 mi16.8
QuincyCity5.9 mi16.6
North ScituateCensus-designated place6.6 mi3.8
Braintree TownCity6.7 mi13.8
ScituateCensus-designated place8.5 mi4.1
HolbrookCensus-designated place8.9 mi7.3
AbingtonCensus-designated place9 mi10
Randolph TownCity9.3 mi9.8
Marshfield HillsCensus-designated place10 mi4.6
MiltonCensus-designated place11 mi13
Winthrop TownCity11 mi2
North PembrokeCensus-designated place11 mi4.5
BostonCity11 mi48.3
HansonCensus-designated place12 mi1.8
BrocktonCity13 mi21.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hingham, MA in?
Hingham is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Hingham, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hingham include 02043.
What is the population of Hingham, MA?
About 5,130 people live in Hingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hingham?
Nearby places include Hull (3.4 mi), Weymouth Town (3.6 mi), Quincy (5.9 mi), North Scituate (6.6 mi), Braintree Town (6.7 mi).

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