Brockton, MA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 02301 serves a portion of Brockton, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. This community is home to approximately 41,529 residents, with a median age of 38.6 years. The median household income of $73,223 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $505,238 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 71% owner-occupied and 29% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Brockton is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 145 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 28% and an unemployment rate of 7.6%, 02301 reflects the economic character of Plymouth County in Massachusetts.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 41,529 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,929 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,223 | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $505,238 | ↑ 68% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 145 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ↑ 95% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 28% | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ↑ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 71% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 29% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,425 | — |