ZIP Code 02171 Demographics & Data

About Quincy, MA (ZIP Code 02171)

Massachusetts

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 02171

The 02171 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Quincy, MA in Norfolk County in the United States. The current population estimate is 17,836. Approximately 50.4% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $49,060. The median age in the 02171 ZIP Code is 41.0 years, with 23.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $84,034, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 02171

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02171 is 17,836.

Quincy, MA

The 02171 ZIP Code is associated with Quincy, MA in Norfolk County.

Area Codes associated with 02171

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02171 include 617, and 857.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02171

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 4:15 pm
Sunrise in 02171 7:09 am
Sunrise in 02171 4:15 pm

Weather forecast for 02171

Today's forecast for 02171: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 02171

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02171 Fair

Internet in 02171

In ZIP Code 02171, about 92.2% of households have a computer, while 87.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02171

In ZIP Code 02171, females make up an estimated 50.0% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 50.0%.

Health Insurance in 02171

Approximately 3.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02171 (Quincy, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02171

The median household income in ZIP Code 02171 is $84,034, while the region's mean household income is $109,820. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,060. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02171 of $49,060 is approximately 12.11% more than the per capita income in Massachusetts overall of $43,761. An estimated 7.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 26.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 02171 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.3% of 02171 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02171. 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 02171

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.7%
$200,000 or more per year 11.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02171

In ZIP Code 02171, 88.0% of the population graduated high school, while 50.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.8% in this Norfolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 02171

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.8%
Some college, no degree 12.4%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 29.1%
Graduate or professional degree 21.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02171. 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 02171

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02171, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 02171 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02171 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.7%), followed by Asian (37.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02171. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02171

Industry Percent
White 59.7%
Black or African American 2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 37.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02171

In ZIP Code 02171, 58.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 30.7% of homes. Lastly, 2.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Norfolk County region.

Language Spoken in 02171

Language Spoken Percent
English only 58.0%
Spanish 1.7%
Other Indo-European languages 7.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 30.7%
Other languages 2.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02171. 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 02171

The median home value in ZIP Code 02171 in July 2024 comes in at $754,547. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $734,113 median value in February 2024, and 6% higher than the $709,073 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02171, an estimated 31.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Norfolk County region.

Home Values in 02171

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $754,547
Jun 2024 $754,938
May 2024 $753,140
Apr 2024 $747,067
Mar 2024 $740,105
Feb 2024 $734,113
Jan 2024 $730,277
Dec 2023 $726,742
Nov 2023 $723,058
Oct 2023 $719,501
Sep 2023 $715,038
Aug 2023 $709,073

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 02171. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 02171

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 31.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02171. 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 02171

Residents of ZIP Code 02171 are older than average. The median age of 41.0 years in ZIP Code 02171 is approximately 7.61% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.4% of the population in 02171 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 02171 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02171. 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 02171

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.4%
5 to 9 years 3.3%
10 to 14 years 4.1%
15 to 19 years 4.4%
20 to 24 years 5.7%
25 to 34 years 20.4%
35 to 44 years 12.7%
45 to 54 years 11.5%
55 to 59 years 7.8%
60 to 64 years 8.0%
65 to 74 years 11.7%
75 to 84 years 4.6%
85 years and over 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02171 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02171. 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 02171

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02171 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02171 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02171 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 02171

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 96.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02171. 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 02171. 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 02171

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02171 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02171 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% 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 02171. This visualizes electricity rates in 02171 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02171

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02171 13.13¢/kWh 7.38¢/kWh 5.14¢/kWh
Massachusetts 29.17¢/kWh 20.7¢/kWh 18.03¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02171

Month ZIP Code 02171 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.89 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.79 3 6.31
Mar 5.01 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.47 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.5 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.88 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.75 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.54 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.28 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.89 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.37 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 02171. This visualizes solar power levels in 02171 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02171

In 02171, 70.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.5 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02171 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 02171 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 02171. 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 02171

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 4.0%
Manufacturing 5.6%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 16.9%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 5.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 02171 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02171, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 02171 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Norfolk 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 02171. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 02171

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 51
Credit reporting or credit repair services 40
Checking or savings account 7
Credit card or prepaid card 6
Credit card 4
Other 11
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 02171

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 47
Improper use of your report 24
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 17
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 5
Dealing with your lender or servicer 3
Other 23
* 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 02171. 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.