Whitman
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Whitman is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 15,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Abington, 2.7 miles N.
- 15,121residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 18.0 km²
- 2,180 / sq mipopulation density
- 02382ZIP code
About Whitman
Whitman is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 15,121 at the 2020 census. It is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Boston on the western edge of the South Shore. The chocolate chip cookie was invented in Whitman by Ruth Graves Wakefield at the Toll House Inn.
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Living in Whitman
- Median household income
- $108,933
- Median home value
- $472,700
- Median rent
- $1,771/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Whitman had 15,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,180 per sq mi (842 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitman at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plymouth County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 15,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.94 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0790° N, 70.9394° W |
| ZIP code | 02382 |
| Official website | whitman-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502379530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitman
- Abington2.7 mi N
- East Bridgewater2.9 mi S
- Rockland3.8 mi NE
- Hanson4.2 mi SE
- Brockton4.4 mi W
- Holbrook5.2 mi NW
- Hanover5.2 mi NE
- West Bridgewater6.0 mi SW
- Halifax6.5 mi SE
- Pembroke6.9 mi E
- Avon6.9 mi NW
- Bridgewater Town7.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whitman
What county is Whitman in?
Whitman is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Whitman, MA?
15,121 people lived in Whitman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitman, MA?
The ZIP code of Whitman is 02382.
What is the elevation of Whitman?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitman?
Abington (2.7 mi), East Bridgewater (2.9 mi), Rockland (3.8 mi), Hanson (4.2 mi), Brockton (4.4 mi).
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