Hingham
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Hingham is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 24,284 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Weymouth Town, 3.5 miles W.
- 24,284residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 22.2 sq miland area · 57.5 km²
- 1,094 / sq mipopulation density
- 02043main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Hingham
Hingham ( HING-əm) is a town in northern Plymouth County in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Part of the Greater Boston region, it is located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. At the 2020 census, the population was 24,284. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Hingham is known for its colonial history and location on Boston Harbor. The town was named after Hingham, Norfolk, England, and was first settled by English colonists in 1633.
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Living in Hingham
- Median household income
- $178,390
- Median home value
- $1,134,200
- Median rent
- $2,465/mo
- Median age
- 48.4
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Hingham had 24,284 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,284 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,094 per sq mi (422 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hingham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plymouth County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 24,284 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.20 sq mi (57.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.79 sq mi (7.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2243° N, 70.8807° W |
| ZIP codes | 02043, 02025, 02189 |
| Official website | hingham-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502330210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hingham
- Weymouth Town3.5 mi W
- Cohasset4.9 mi NE
- Norwell5.2 mi SE
- North Scituate5.9 mi E
- Braintree Town6.4 mi W
- Rockland6.7 mi S
- Quincy7.0 mi W
- Hanover7.1 mi S
- Scituate7.2 mi E
- Hull8.1 mi N
- Holbrook8.3 mi SW
- Abington8.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Hingham
What county is Hingham in?
Hingham is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Hingham, MA?
24,284 people lived in Hingham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hingham, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02043. Other ZIP codes: 02025, 02189.
What is the elevation of Hingham?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hingham?
Weymouth Town (3.5 mi), Cohasset (4.9 mi), Norwell (5.2 mi), North Scituate (5.9 mi), Braintree Town (6.4 mi).
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