ZIP Code 02061 Demographics & Data

About Norwell, MA (ZIP Code 02061)

Massachusetts

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 02061

The 02061 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Norwell, MA in Plymouth County in the United States. The current population estimate is 11,054. Approximately 65.4% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $62,400. The median household income is $157,987, while about 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 02061 is approximately 42.2 years, and 20.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 02061

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02061 is 11,054.

Norwell, MA

The 02061 ZIP Code is associated with Norwell, MA in Plymouth County.

Area Codes associated with 02061

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02061 include 339, and 781.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02061

Sunrise: 6:58 am
Sunset: 4:11 pm
Sunrise in 02061 6:58 am
Sunrise in 02061 4:11 pm

Weather forecast for 02061

Tonight's forecast for 02061: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Current air quality in 02061

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02061 Fair

Internet in 02061

In ZIP Code 02061, about 95.8% of households have a computer, while 92.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02061

The gender split in ZIP Code 02061 is an estimated 48.7% male and approximately 51.3% female.

Health Insurance in 02061

Approximately 2.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02061 (Norwell, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02061

The median household income in ZIP Code 02061 is $157,987, while the region's mean household income is $183,481. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $62,400. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02061 of $62,400 is approximately 42.59% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 1.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 84.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 35.5% of the population in 02061 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 1.9% of 02061 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02061

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 4.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 9.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 4.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 18.4%
$200,000 or more per year 35.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02061

In ZIP Code 02061, 97.4% of the population graduated high school, while 65.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.5% in this Plymouth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02061

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.5%
Some college, no degree 10.4%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 38.6%
Graduate or professional degree 26.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02061

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02061, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 02061 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02061 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Asian (2.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02061

Industry Percent
White 96.9%
Black or African American 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02061

In ZIP Code 02061, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Plymouth County region.

Language Spoken in 02061

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.1%
Spanish 1.3%
Other Indo-European languages 2.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02061

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02061, an estimated 19.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Plymouth County region.

Age of Housing in 02061

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 5.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 14.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02061

Residents of ZIP Code 02061 are older than average. The median age of 42.2 years in ZIP Code 02061 is approximately 10.76% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 02061 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 02061 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02061

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 6.9%
10 to 14 years 8.0%
15 to 19 years 8.2%
20 to 24 years 3.5%
25 to 34 years 7.4%
35 to 44 years 11.4%
45 to 54 years 18.7%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 5.2%
65 to 74 years 9.2%
75 to 84 years 5.4%
85 years and over 2.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02061 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02061

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02061 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02061 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 97.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02061 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02061

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 97.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02061

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02061 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02061 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.89 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.69% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes electricity rates in 02061 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02061

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02061 13.13¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 5.14¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02061

Month ZIP Code 02061 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.93 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.59 3 6.31
Mar 5.19 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.57 5.13 7.3
May 5.47 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.49 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.78 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.84 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.54 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.61 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.46 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.18 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes solar power levels in 02061 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02061

In 02061, 68.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.3 minutes. Approximately 24.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02061 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.8% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 02061 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02061

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.7%
Construction 6.8%
Manufacturing 4.7%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.3%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 15.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 3.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02061 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02061, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02061 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Plymouth County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02061

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 5
Credit reporting or credit repair services 5
Checking or savings account 2
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Debt collection 1
Other 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02061

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 6
Improper use of your report 3
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Managing an account 1
Other features, terms, or problems 1
Other 5
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 02061. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.