Hingham center
210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Living in Hingham, Massachusetts
Hingham is a harbor town in Plymouth County, about 14 miles southeast of Boston on Hingham Bay. English settlers arrived in 1633 and called the area "Bare Cove" before renaming it Hingham, after the market town in Norfolk, England many had emigrated from; it was incorporated in 1635. The town's U-shaped harbor, the 17th-century Old Ship Church and a commuter ferry to downtown Boston are among its defining features.
Hingham at a glance
- $10.47Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $14,313Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 25-35 minDrive to Boston
- PlymouthCounty
Hingham's villages and zip codes
Hingham uses a single ZIP code, 02043, for the whole town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Hingham center | 02043 | The town's historic downtown along Main Street and Central Street, where Town Hall, Old Ship Church and the harbor are located. |
| Hingham Shipyard | 02043 | A former World War II shipyard on the harbor, now home to shops, restaurants and the MBTA ferry terminal to Boston. |
| South Hingham | 02043 | The town's southern residential section, bordering Rockland and Norwell. |
Things to do in Hingham, MA
Start with World's End Reservation and Wompatuck State Park, then 2 more below.
World's End Reservation
A 251-acre Trustees of Reservations property made up of four coastal drumlins, with 4.5 miles of carriage paths designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1890 and views of Hingham Harbor and the Boston skyline. Open year-round, 8 AM to sunset; a vehicle or walking pass is required for non-members.
Martin's Lane, Hingham, MA 02043
Plan a visitWompatuck State Park
A large state park with trails for hiking and biking, a campground and paved multi-use paths, shared with neighboring Cohasset, Scituate and Norwell.
Union St, Hingham, MA
Old Ship Church
A 17th-century meetinghouse in Hingham center, one of the oldest wood-frame churches in continuous use in the country.
90 Main St, Hingham, MA 02043
Hingham Shipyard and MBTA ferry
A former World War II shipbuilding site on the harbor, redeveloped with shops, restaurants and the terminal for MBTA ferry routes to Boston's Rowes Wharf.
Hingham Shipyard, Hingham, MA 02043
More worth a visit
- Bare Cove ParkA town park along the Weir River on the site of a former naval ammunition depot, with trails and river views.
A little history
English settlers arrived in 1633 and initially called the area "Bare Cove"; it was renamed Hingham, after the market town in Norfolk, England, and incorporated in 1635.
Old Ship Church, built in 1681, is a surviving 17th-century meetinghouse still in regular use.
Samuel Lincoln, an ancestor of President Abraham Lincoln, settled in Hingham in the 1630s.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Hingham
Hingham's coastline on Hingham Bay and its share of a large state park give it both harbor-side walking and inland trails.
- World's End ReservationCarriage paths across coastal drumlins with harbor and skyline views.More information
- Wompatuck State ParkTrails, a campground and paved paths shared with three neighboring towns.
- Bare Cove ParkRiverside trails along the Weir River.
Walkability and getting around Hingham
Hingham center along Main and North Streets has sidewalks connecting Town Hall, shops and the harbor, and Hingham Shipyard is walkable once you're there, but most residential areas of town are built for driving.
Drive times
- Boston, about 14 miles25-35 min
- Logan International Airport, about 17 miles30-40 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
The MBTA's Greenbush Line stops at West Hingham station, and MBTA ferry routes run from Hingham Shipyard to Rowes Wharf in downtown Boston.
Hingham property taxes
Hingham's FY2026 residential tax rate is $10.47 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,047 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $14,313, on an average assessed value of $1,367,055.
Hingham's FY2026 tax rates
$10.47per $1,000, residential
- Residential$10.47 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$1,367,055
- Average single-family tax bill$14,313
- Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value
Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
How the residential rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Residential rate |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $11.56 |
| FY2023 | $10.00 |
| FY2024 | $10.85 |
| FY2025 | $10.69 |
| FY2026 | $10.47 |
Look up a Hingham property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value: 781-741-1400
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Hingham
What we check on a Hingham purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, transfer station, no curbside, coastal flood zone.
First-time buyer programs
MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Plymouth County. We check them with you before you shop.
MassHousing home loansCheck the flood zone first
Hingham's harbor shoreline and land along the Weir River fall within FEMA-mapped coastal flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for HinghamSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Hingham Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 781-741-1416 to schedule.
Hingham Fire Department pageHingham has no curbside trash pickup
Residents bring trash and recycling to the town transfer station on Sam Ryder Road with a resident sticker. Ask what a seller currently uses before you close.
Transfer station detailsCheck FEMA flood maps near the harbor
Parts of Hingham along Hingham Harbor and the Weir River fall within FEMA flood zones. We check the flood map before you make an offer on a waterfront property.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Hingham?
We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Hingham address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Hingham: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Hingham.
- Trash and recyclingHingham does not offer curbside pickup; residents bring trash and recyclables to the town transfer station using a resident sticker issued by the Department of Public Works.
- Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV
Hingham Transfer Station
1 Sam Ryder Road, off Hobart Street, Hingham, MA 02043 Thursday-Sunday, 7 AM-4 PM
Transfer station detailsTown Hall offices and contacts
Hingham Town Hall is at 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 AM-5 PM; Tuesday 7:30 AM-7 PM; Friday closed. Main line: 781-741-1400.
- Town HallMain line and website781-741-1400
- Town ClerkVital records, elections and land records.781-741-1400
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.781-741-1400
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.781-741-1400
- Board of HealthTitle 5 septic inspections and food/housing inspections.781-741-1466
- Public WorksWater, sewer, highways and the transfer station.781-741-1430
- Hingham Fire DepartmentFire prevention, inspections and smoke-detector certificates.781-741-1416
- Hingham Public LibraryThe town's public library.
Hingham, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Hingham, MA?
Hingham's FY2026 residential tax rate is $10.47 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Hingham?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $4,188 a year at $10.47 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Hingham have a split tax rate?
No. Hingham uses a single rate of $10.47 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Hingham?
The average single-family tax bill in Hingham was $14,313 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $1,367,055.
What county is Hingham, MA in?
Hingham is in Plymouth County.
Does Hingham have curbside trash pickup?
No. Residents use the town transfer station on Sam Ryder Road with a resident sticker.
Is there a ferry from Hingham to Boston?
Yes. MBTA ferry routes run from Hingham Shipyard to Rowes Wharf in downtown Boston.
Is there a train station in Hingham?
Yes. The MBTA Greenbush Line stops at West Hingham station.
What ZIP code does Hingham use?
Hingham uses a single ZIP code, 02043, for the whole town.
How far is Hingham from Boston?
Hingham is about 14 miles southeast of Boston.
Towns near Hingham
Neighbors of Hingham, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Hingham, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Hingham official website: hingham-ma.gov
- Hingham Transfer Station: hingham-ma.gov
- Hingham Fire Department directory listing: hingham-ma.gov
- Hingham Health Department directory listing: hingham-ma.gov
- World's End Reservation - The Trustees of Reservations: thetrustees.org
- Greenbush Line - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Hingham photo, Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org
- Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
- Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
- Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.