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Quincy, MA
City in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02169, 02170, 02171.
Population
102,114
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
6,161
ZIP codes
3
Quincy and its ZIP codes
Quincy at a glance
- Quincy is about 6.8 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $98,882 a year, 5% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $618,500 (10% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,118 a month.
Local data for Quincy, MA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools23
- Colleges2
- Libraries4
- Banks28
- Post Offices2
- Parks48
- Grocery Stores33
- Restaurants268
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies8
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places94
Housing and community stats
Quincy, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,882
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$618,500
Median rent
$2,118/mo
Homeownership
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher
50.3%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (22,582), Chinese Americans (17,373), Italian Americans (8,724).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norfolk County. PPP loans are for Quincy.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,023
348,528 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.2B
FY 2026, $8,571 per person
PPP loans
$294M
2,975 loans, 30,043 jobs reported
How people get to work
Quincy, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.2%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit16.3%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quincy, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,088
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,015
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone94 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quincy, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.9%
U.S. 33.3% -10.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Quincy
3 in or overlapping Quincy. Population shown
Cities near Quincy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Braintree TownCity | 3.6 mi | 13.8 |
| Weymouth TownCity | 4.5 mi | 16.8 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 13 |
| BostonCity | 5.8 mi | 48.3 |
| HinghamCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Randolph TownCity | 6.2 mi | 9.8 |
| HullCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.9 |
| HolbrookCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Winthrop TownCity | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| BrooklineCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.8 |
| DedhamCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 10.3 |
| AbingtonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 10 |
| ChelseaCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| EverettCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| CambridgeCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| SomervilleCity | 11 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quincy, MA in?
- Quincy is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Quincy, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Quincy include 02169, 02170, 02171.
- What is the population of Quincy, MA?
- About 102,114 people live in Quincy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quincy?
- Nearby places include Braintree Town (3.6 mi), Weymouth Town (4.5 mi), Milton (5 mi), Boston (5.8 mi), Hingham (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023