| City: | Humarock, Massachusetts |
| County: | Plymouth County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:26:57 PM |
| Population: | 371 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 339 / 781 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.1361, -70.6908 |
| Land Area: | 0.577 sq mi |
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Humarock sits on a narrow barrier beach between the Atlantic Ocean and the North River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Of the 419 housing units here, 252 (60%) are seasonal or vacation properties. Only 165 homes are occupied year-round, housing 371 permanent residents. It's a beach community where summer transforms the population.
The Humarock post office maintains 434 PO Boxes for those 165 year-round households. That's a 2.63x adoption rate. Why so many boxes? This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery available. Every resident, seasonal homeowner, and renter must pick up mail in person. Second homeowners keep boxes year-round to receive mail even when they're not there.
Median age here is 57.7 years, among the older beach communities on the South Shore. Home values average $695,100, and median household income runs $151,000. These aren't struggling fishermen's cottages. Nearly 88% of occupied homes (145 of 165) are owner-occupied. Streets like Ocean Front Street, River Road, and Dream Way tell the story: this is waterfront property with prices to match.
The road network connects to Scituate and Marshfield, but Humarock keeps its separate identity. Storm damage from nor'easters periodically reshapes the beach, yet people rebuild. The post office serves as the community anchor where neighbors run into each other picking up packages, bills, and postcards from friends who wish they lived at the beach.
Street names reflect the waterfront setting (Ocean Front, River) and established New England character.
ZIP Code 02047 has 371 residents and 165 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 57.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.8%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.1%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 371Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 142Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 643.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $151,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 165Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $695,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 171 | 136 | 111 | 125 | 151 | 47 | 65 | 92 | 97 | 156 | 187 | 218 | 142 |
| Decennial Census | 180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 371 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.7
Male Median Age: 58.6
Female Median Age: 55.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 3 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 42 | 43 | 30 | 42 | 21 | 10 | 13 |
| White: | 348 | 96.94% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.56% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.84% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.56% |
| Total: | 359 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 173 | 46.63% | 58.6 years |
| Females: | 198 | 53.37% | 55.9 years |
| Total: | 371 | 100% | 57.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 142 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 142 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 142 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $151,000, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $119,324 (376.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $105,345. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $151,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $151,333). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $150,583, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $150,583 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (69.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,676 | $31,190 | $0 | $0 | $31,302 | $0 | $26,953 | $0 | $45,655 | $87,174 | $93,309 | $0 | $151,000 |
| Median Family Income | $31,676 | $31,190 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,774 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $151,333 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $72,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $146,083 | $150,583 |
| Employed: | 113 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 78 | 69.03% |
| Service: | 35 | 30.97% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 113 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $695,100, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $15,900 (2.34%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,687), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (50.00% with a mortgage, 50.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 74.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.38%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $679,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $744,300 | $684,200 | $666,700 | $790,600 | $695,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 50.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 32 | 50.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 25.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 190 | 74.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 254 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 254 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 254 | 100% |
In 2023, 31.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (46.60%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 18.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (37.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (32.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 56 | 49.56% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 18.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 36 | 31.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 113 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 36 | 31.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 142 | 84.52% |
| Public Insurance: | 26 | 15.48% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 29 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 02047 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 35 people with an annual payroll of $1,177,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 809Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $230,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,177,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 35Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02047 is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, within the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14460) and Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,917,661 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 02047, and is subdivided into the Boston, MA division. It covers 0.577 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Boston, MA (CBSA Div 14454)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,917,661Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.577 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1214.74 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 02047 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.