The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02043 sells for about $1,450,000, or $600 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,970 a month.
ZIP 02043 — Hingham
The 02043 housing market remains highly competitive with a median sale price of $1.45M, reflecting strong demand and limited inventory. While prices continue to show year-over-year growth, the market has seen a slight increase in days on market compared to the previous year. The area's high median household income and top-tier school system continue to drive property values.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals who value high-quality schools, coastal access, and a suburban lifestyle with convenient transit links to Boston.
Median prices moved up 14.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
3% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 102.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 4.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02043, Plymouth County MA
The area is served by the Hingham Public Schools district, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and student outcomes.
The area faces moderate natural hazard risks, with coastal flooding, ice storms, and lightning identified as primary concerns by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Hingham maintains a stable, affluent economic base with significant residential demand and ongoing high-end property development, though it is largely built-out.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents typically commute to Boston via the MBTA commuter rail or the Hingham commuter ferry, which provides a direct and popular transit link to the city's employment core.
The area features extensive recreational amenities including Wompatuck State Park, World's End, Hingham Harbor, and various golf courses, alongside the Hingham Shipyard shopping and dining district.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with rents significantly above the state median, reflecting the area's desirability and high cost of living.
The local economy is driven by professional services, healthcare, and retail, with many residents employed in the greater Boston metropolitan area.
The area is served by the MBTA Greenbush Line commuter rail and the Hingham commuter ferry, providing essential transit corridors to downtown Boston.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale mixed-use projects within the existing town footprint.
The Town of Hingham Assessor's office manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and cyclical inspections.
The area is served by the Hingham Public Schools district; no special utility or flood control districts are reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal proximity and associated flood and wind risks, consistent with broader regional trends in Massachusetts.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates via ZipCodeDex and IncomeByZipCode.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.612.2 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.511.9 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.47.8 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.512.6 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.716.8 mi
- Fenway Park4.813.7 mi
- TD Garden4.613.3 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.511.7 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.913.9 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.413.6 mi
- Boston Common4.712.8 mi
- New England Aquarium4.412.5 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.7 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.411.8 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.612.2 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.813.3 mi
- Boston Public Library4.813.1 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.713.4 mi
- Museum of Science4.713.6 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.612.2 mi
- Boston Common4.712.8 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.411.8 mi
- Public Garden4.813 mi
- Castle Island4.710.1 mi
- Blue Hills Reservation4.710.5 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.52.6 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.25 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.57.6 mi
- Safe Harbor Sunset Bay4.64.4 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.68.5 mi
- William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park4.211.7 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.912.8 mi
- Braintree Municipal Golf Course46.9 mi
- Ponkapoag Golf Course3.112.2 mi
- Quincy Market4.512.7 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.7 mi
- South Shore Plaza4.47.2 mi
- Macy's4.212.6 mi
- Haymarket4.512.9 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.111.5 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.513.1 mi
- The Lounge3.411.8 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.112.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering extensive hiking, biking, and camping facilities.
Scenic coastal park managed by The Trustees of Reservations with walking trails and harbor views.
Mixed-use waterfront development featuring retail, restaurants, and the commuter ferry terminal.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 30.0% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.