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Scituate, MA
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02066.
Population
5,796
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,426
ZIP codes
1
Scituate and its ZIP codes
Scituate at a glance
- Scituate is 58% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $124,549 a year, 20% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $821,600 (46% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $884 a month.
Local data for Scituate, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scituate, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,549
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$821,600
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
64.7%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
41.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,797), Italian Americans (690), German Americans (604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Scituate.
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
Scituate, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.9%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit8.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home26.6%
Average one-way commute: 41.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scituate, 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
83° / 22°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scituate, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.9%
U.S. 11.1% -8.2 pts
ZIP codes in Scituate
1 in or overlapping Scituate. Population shown
Cities near Scituate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North ScituateCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Marshfield HillsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.6 |
| North PembrokeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Ocean Bluff-Brant RockCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| HinghamCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Green HarborCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| HullCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| HansonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| DuxburyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Weymouth TownCity | 11 mi | 16.8 |
| South DuxburyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| AbingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| Braintree TownCity | 14 mi | 13.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scituate, MA in?
- Scituate is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Scituate, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Scituate include 02066.
- What is the population of Scituate, MA?
- About 5,796 people live in Scituate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scituate?
- Nearby places include North Scituate (2.3 mi), Marshfield Hills (2.4 mi), North Pembroke (6.3 mi), Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (6.5 mi), Marshfield (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023