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Marshfield, MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02050.

Population

5,161

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,021

ZIP codes

1

Marshfield and its ZIP codes

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Marshfield at a glance

  • The median household income is $97,105, 7% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $675,300 (20% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,773 a month.

Local data for Marshfield, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Marshfield, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,105

Poverty rate

17.4%

Median home value

$675,300

Median rent

$1,773/mo

Homeownership

70.2%

Bachelor's or higher

49.9%

Median age

46.1

Average commute

29.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,870), Italian Americans (760), French Americans (331).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$4.5B

FY 2026, $8,548 per person

PPP loans

$53.1M

726 loans, 5,601 jobs reported

Plymouth County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone67.7%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
  • Worked from home20.8%

Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Marshfield, 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° / 22°F

52.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Marshfield, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.0%

U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts

Diabetes

9.7%

U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts

Smoking

10.2%

U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.2%

U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts

ZIP codes in Marshfield

1 in or overlapping Marshfield. Population shown

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Cities near Marshfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Ocean Bluff-Brant RockCensus-designated place2.5 mi2.2
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.5
Green HarborCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.3
North PembrokeCensus-designated place3.7 mi4.5
DuxburyCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.2
Marshfield HillsCensus-designated place4.1 mi4.6
South DuxburyCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.9
ScituateCensus-designated place6.5 mi4.1
KingstonCensus-designated place6.7 mi4.8
HansonCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.8
North PlymouthCensus-designated place8 mi1.2
North ScituateCensus-designated place8.7 mi3.8
PlymouthCensus-designated place9.8 mi2.2
AbingtonCensus-designated place13 mi10
HinghamCensus-designated place13 mi3.1
Weymouth TownCity14 mi16.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Marshfield, MA in?
Marshfield is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Marshfield, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Marshfield include 02050.
What is the population of Marshfield, MA?
About 5,161 people live in Marshfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Marshfield?
Nearby places include Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (2.5 mi), Cedar Crest (2.8 mi), Green Harbor (3.5 mi), North Pembroke (3.7 mi), Duxbury (3.8 mi).

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