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Living in Whitman, Massachusetts

Whitman is a town in Plymouth County about 20 miles south of Boston. It was set off from Abington, East Bridgewater and Bridgewater and incorporated in 1875, and its Toll House Inn is where Ruth Graves Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie in the late 1930s.

By James Allen, NMLS 1216446 · Updated

Whitman at a glance

Whitman's zip code

Whitman uses a single ZIP code, 02382, for the whole town.

Whitman villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Whitman center02382Along South Avenue and Washington Street, where Town Hall and the commercial center are located.

Things to do in Whitman, MA

Start with Whitman Park and Site of the Toll House Inn.

  1. Whitman Park

    A town park designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm, with a playground and pool facilities.

    Year-round

    Whitman, MA

  2. Site of the Toll House Inn

    The former Toll House Inn on Bedford Street was where Ruth Graves Wakefield created the chocolate chip cookie in the late 1930s; the original building burned down in 1984.

    Historic

    Bedford Street, Whitman, MA

A little history

Whitman was incorporated in 1875 from parts of Abington, East Bridgewater and Bridgewater, and was named in 1886 after lawyer Jared Whitman.

Shoemaking was an early industry in town.

Ruth Graves Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie at the Toll House Inn in Whitman in the late 1930s.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Whitman

The Shumatuscacant River runs through the eastern half of Whitman, past Hobart Meadow and Bear Meadow.

  • Whitman ParkPlayground and pool facilities on a town park designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm.

Walkability and getting around Whitman

Whitman center along South Avenue and Washington Street has sidewalks connecting Town Hall, the library and nearby businesses, but most of the town is built for driving.

Check any Whitman address

Drive times

  • Boston, about 20 miles

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

MBTA Commuter Rail's Kingston Line stops at Whitman station. Bus routes 18, 27, 14 and 58 pass through town.

Whitman property taxes

Whitman's FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.29 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,329 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $6,861, on an average assessed value of $516,263.

Whitman's FY2026 tax rates

$13.29per $1,000, residential

  • Residential$13.29 per $1,000
  • Average single-family assessed value$516,263
  • Average single-family tax bill$6,861
  • 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.

Whitman property tax calculator

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How the residential rate has changed

Fiscal yearResidential rate
FY2022$14.56
FY2023$13.57
FY2024$12.74
FY2025$13.12
FY2026$13.29

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Buying a home in Whitman

What we check on a Whitman purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate.

MassHousing

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 loans
Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

The Shumatuscacant River crosses the eastern half of Whitman, passing Hobart Meadow and Bear Meadow. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Whitman
Before closing

Smoke and CO certificate

Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Whitman Fire Department before the sale closes.

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.

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Moving to Whitman: utilities, trash and town hall

Who to call in Whitman.

Town Hall offices and contacts

Whitman Town Hall is at 54 South Avenue, Whitman, MA 02382. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM-7:30 PM; closed Friday. Main line: 781-618-9700.

Whitman, MA FAQ: taxes and town services

What is the property tax rate in Whitman, MA?

Whitman's FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.29 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 Whitman?

Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,316 a year at $13.29 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.

Does Whitman have a split tax rate?

No. Whitman uses a single rate of $13.29 per $1,000 for all property classes.

What is the average single-family tax bill in Whitman?

The average single-family tax bill in Whitman was $6,861 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $516,263.

What county is Whitman, MA in?

Whitman is in Plymouth County.

What ZIP code does Whitman use?

Whitman uses a single ZIP code, 02382, for the whole town.

How far is Whitman from Boston?

Whitman is about 20 miles south of Boston.

Is there a train station in Whitman?

Yes. Whitman station serves the MBTA Commuter Rail's Kingston Line.

Which school district serves Whitman?

The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District serves Whitman and Hanson.

Which towns border Whitman?

Whitman borders Abington, Rockland, Hanson, East Bridgewater and Brockton.

Towns near Whitman

Neighbors of Whitman, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.

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