The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02050 sells for about $825,000, or $415 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,772 a month.
ZIP 02050 — Marshfield
The 02050 housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by families seeking high-quality schools and coastal amenities, though high interest rates and insurance costs are tempering the pace of sales.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a coastal suburban lifestyle with good schools, though it requires a tolerance for higher property costs and coastal insurance premiums.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 8.6% — 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 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02050, Plymouth County MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Marshfield generally reports low crime rates, consistently ranking as one of the safer communities in Plymouth County compared to regional averages.
The Marshfield Public Schools district is highly regarded, with most schools maintaining strong performance ratings and high graduation rates.
The area faces significant coastal flood risks due to its Atlantic shoreline, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a desirable coastal residential suburb, with limited new large-scale commercial development and a focus on maintaining its suburban character.
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.
Commuters primarily rely on Route 3 for access to Boston, with many residents utilizing the nearby MBTA commuter rail stations in neighboring towns.
The area features extensive coastal access, including Duxbury Beach and Rexhame Beach, alongside numerous town parks, conservation trails, and local golf courses.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, driven by high demand for coastal living and limited multi-family housing inventory.
The local economy is largely service-oriented, supported by retail, healthcare, and education sectors, with many residents commuting to the greater Boston employment hub.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use via Route 3, with limited public transit options beyond regional commuter rail access in adjacent towns.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning boards to preserve the town's coastal character, with limited large-scale projects currently in the pipeline.
The Plymouth County assessor's office oversees property valuations, which are updated annually to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Marshfield Public Schools district taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the ZIP's coastal location and associated flood and windstorm risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and United States Zip Codes.
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.
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.46.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.218 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres4.317.6 mi
- Nova Trampoline Park4.612.9 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Randolph4.819.5 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.46.2 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.619.9 mi
- King Richard’s Faire3.718.6 mi
- Nantasket Beach Resort4.313.9 mi
- Marshfield Fair4.41.1 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.310.8 mi
- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.46.2 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.612.6 mi
- Mayflower II4.510.6 mi
- Scituate Lighthouse4.76.5 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.310.8 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.612.6 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.79.7 mi
- World's End4.713.4 mi
- Mayflower II4.510.6 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.79.7 mi
- Nelson Park4.610.1 mi
- Forge Pond Park4.79.1 mi
- Sandy Beach4.611.2 mi
- Pilgrim Memorial State Park4.610.7 mi
- Hingham Shipyard Marinas4.514.8 mi
- Roht Marine4.34 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.216.9 mi
- Squantum Yacht Club4.519.7 mi
- Safe Harbor Sunset Bay4.615.4 mi
- Ridder Farm Golf Course4.311.2 mi
- Green Harbor Golf Club4.21.9 mi
- Rockland Golf Course4.211.4 mi
- Widow's Walk Golf Course44.9 mi
- Weathervane4.312.1 mi
- Derby Street Shops4.411.5 mi
- Kohl's4.311.5 mi
- Kingston Collection3.89.8 mi
- Hanover Crossing3.87.5 mi
- Terra Nossa Center Market4.313 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.123.5 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.525 mi
- The Lounge3.423.8 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.124.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular public coastal access point.
Large protected area for birding and hiking.
Private 18-hole course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).