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Kingston, MA
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02364.
Population
5,910
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,228
ZIP codes
1
Kingston and its ZIP codes
Kingston at a glance
- Kingston is 36% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $150,886 a year, 45% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $589,900 (5% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,603 a month.
Local data for Kingston, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kingston, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$150,886
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$589,900
Median rent
$1,603/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
44.8%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
37.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,483), Italian Americans (821), German Americans (281).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Kingston.
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
$4.5B
FY 2026, $8,548 per person
How people get to work
Kingston, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 37.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kingston, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 22°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kingston, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kingston
1 in or overlapping Kingston. Population shown
Cities near Kingston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North PlymouthCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.2 |
| South DuxburyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| PlymouthCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| DuxburyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Green HarborCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.1 |
| North PembrokeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.5 |
| HansonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Ocean Bluff-Brant RockCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.2 |
| The PinehillsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Marshfield HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| Middleborough CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| ScituateCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Bridgewater TownCity | 13 mi | 27.2 |
| West WarehamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kingston, MA in?
- Kingston is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Kingston, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kingston include 02364.
- What is the population of Kingston, MA?
- About 5,910 people live in Kingston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kingston?
- Nearby places include North Plymouth (2.1 mi), South Duxbury (2.4 mi), Plymouth (4 mi), Duxbury (4.3 mi), Green Harbor (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023