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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02061

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

Typical home value

$1,055,855[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.6%
5-year / yr
+7.5%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+271.7%
vs metro
+45.5%
vs state
+72.6%
ZIP 02061 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02061 in MA

Price history

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

The typical home in 02061 is worth $1,055,855 — 45.5% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$13,304[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
11,361[3]
Median household income
$188,699[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
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • South Shore Charter Public School

    Other · Grades K–12 · South Shore Charter Public (District)

    1,055 students

  • Norwell High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Norwell

    596 students

  • Grace Farrar Cole

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Norwell

    541 students

  • William G Vinal

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Norwell

    534 students

  • Norwell Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Norwell

    500 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$5,339
Loan principal$844,684
Down payment$211,171
Total interest paid$1,077,348

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$7,328
Monthly rent

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
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02061?
The typical home in 02061 is worth $1,055,855, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02061?
Home values in 02061 are up 5.6% over the past year, and up 7.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 02061?
The effective property tax rate in 02061 is 1.3% — roughly $13,304 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02061?
ZIP code 02061 has a population of 11,361 and a median household income of $188,699.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Somerville, MA

    Typical home
    $1,059,061
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Burlington CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,047,714
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Marblehead CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,045,707
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $1,066,188
    Gross yield
  • Boxford CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,072,334
    Gross yield
  • Arlington CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $1,085,033
    Gross yield
    3.2%

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