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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02043

Plymouth County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$1,332,551[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.7%
5-year / yr
+7.3%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+369.1%
vs metro
+83.6%
vs state
+117.8%
ZIP 02043 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02043 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02043 is worth $1,332,551 — 83.6% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,230 a month — a 2.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,230[2]
Gross yield
2.9%[2]
Cap rate
1.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$10,922[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Plymouth County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
24,283[3]
Median household income
$178,390[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Plymouth County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-307[5]
Moved in
12,131
Moved out
12,438

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Hingham High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hingham

    1,100 students

  • Hingham Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hingham

    846 students

  • East Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hingham

    519 students

  • South Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Hingham

    493 students

  • Wm L Foster Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Hingham

    391 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.7%
Annual rent$38,756

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$6,738
Loan principal$1,066,041
Down payment$266,510
Total interest paid$1,359,676

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.71
Monthly cost to own$8,759
Monthly rent$3,230

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
87th percentile[1]
Rental yield
6th percentile[2]
Property tax
22nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02043?
The typical home in 02043 is worth $1,332,551, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02043?
Home values in 02043 are up 5.7% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 02043?
A typical home in 02043 rents for about $3,230 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 02043?
The effective property tax rate in 02043 is 0.8% — roughly $10,922 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02043?
ZIP code 02043 has a population of 24,283 and a median household income of $178,390.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Cambridge, MA

    Typical home
    $1,328,352
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $1,347,222
    Gross yield
  • Newton, MA

    Typical home
    $1,357,246
    Gross yield
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $1,359,495
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $1,363,782
    Gross yield
  • Brookline CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,365,698
    Gross yield
    3.3%

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