Information on Hingham, Plymouth County
The Town of Hingham is located in the state of Massachusetts, in Plymouth County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Hingham Town HALL, Plymouth County
| Hingham Town Hall's address | Hingham Hingham Municipal Building 210 Central St. Hingham MA 02043 United States | |
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| Phone number of Hingham Town Hall | +1 781-741-1410 | |
| Hingham, MA email | Not available | |
| Hingham official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Hingham | ||
| Plymouth County, Massachusetts: Vital Records | Hingham vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Hingham
What county is Hingham MA in?Hingham, MA is located in Plymouth County |
Where is Hingham, Massachusetts ?Hingham is situated in Plymouth County, proximate to the eastern coastline of Massachusetts, United States. It lies southeast of Boston, with which it shares historical ties, and is adjacent to Weymouth and Cohasset. Positioned on the picturesque South Shore, Hingham boasts waterfront views of Hingham Bay, part of greater Boston Harbor. |
What is the cost of living in Hingham MA ?The cost of living in Hingham, Massachusetts (Plymouth County) is notably high. Housing expenses average around $750,000 for a home, while groceries are about 10% higher than the national average. Transportation costs, including gas and public transit, add to the overall expenses, making Hingham a relatively expensive place to live. |
Hingham administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth - other counties in Massachusetts |
Hingham building department, MA
If you're planning a construction or renovation project in Hingham, MA, obtaining the appropriate permits is a crucial step to ensure compliance with local regulations. You can request the necessary permits from the Building Department at Hingham Town Hall, located at 210 Central Street. For detailed information on application costs and processing times specific to your project, it's recommended to directly contact the department. They can provide guidance and answer any questions you may have to help streamline the permitting process.
| Office | Hingham Building Department |
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| City | Hingham |
| State | MA |
| Address | 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043 |
| Phone | 781-741-1420 |
| Website | https://www.hingham-ma.gov/196/Building-Department |
Demography of Hingham
| Name of Hingham inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 22 157 inhabitants | 83 / 1 559 | ||
| Population density in Hingham | 842,9 pop/sq mi (325,5 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| Gavin DeGraw w/ Matt Stell | 2025-06-08 at South Shore Music Circus | ||
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| Cole Swindell | 2025-06-14 at South Shore Music Circus | ||
| Happy Together Tour w/ The Turtles | 2025-06-17 at South Shore Music Circus | ||
 | Pop 2000 Concert w/ Chris Kirkpatrick | 2025-06-21 at South Shore Music Circus | |
| Brothers Osborne | 2025-06-28 at South Shore Music Circus | ||
 | The High Kings | 2025-07-05 at South Shore Music Circus | |
| Voyage-A Tribute to Journey | 2025-07-11 at South Shore Music Circus |
List of Passport Facilities in Hingham, MA
Where to apply for a passport in Hingham, MA? There are 1 passport offices in Hingham, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| HINGHAM POST OFFICE | 121 NORTH STREET | 7817490610 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Hingham
There are 16 bank branches in Hingham.
Hingham Institution for Savings is the most popular bank in Hingham with 4 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 2 branch offices and then Citizens Bank, National Association with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Hingham:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Hingham Institution for Savings | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citizens Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TD Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of England | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| Rockland Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Santander Bank, N.A. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| South Shore Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Eastern Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Coastal Heritage Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Hingham administrative numbers
| Hingham Town code | 2530210 |
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| Hingham Town postcode | 02043 |
Transportation modes in Hingham
| Airport | Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport 11.5 miles Norwood Memorial Airport 14.8 miles Plymouth Municipal Airport 23.2 miles |
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Hingham territory
| Hingham area | 26,29 sq mi (68,08 km²) |
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| Hingham altitude | 36 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.2231 Longitude: -70.8869 Latitude: 42° 13' 23'' North Longitude: 70° 53' 13'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Hingham |
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| Natural parks | Hingham isn't part of a natural park |
What is Hingham close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Weymouth, Cohasset, Norwell and Braintree | ||
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| Quincy | Cohasset | Cohasset |
| Weymouth |  | Cohasset |
| Weymouth | Weymouth | Norwell |
| Weymouth 3.2 miles | Cohasset 5.3 miles | Norwell 5.3 miles |
| Braintree 6 miles | Rockland 6.6 miles | Quincy 6.8 miles |
| Hanover 7.1 miles | Scituate 7.5 miles | Holbrook 7.9 miles |
| Abington 7.9 miles | Hull 8.2 miles | Randolph 9 miles |
| Milton 10.1 miles | Boston 10.2 miles | Whitman 10.3 miles |
| Avon 10.6 miles | Winthrop 11.4 miles | Pembroke 11.5 miles |
| Marshfield 11.7 miles | Hanson 12 miles | Brockton 12 miles |
Distance between Hingham and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2613 miles | Houston : 1610 miles | Philadelphia : 269 miles closest |
| Phoenix : 2304 miles | San Antonio : 1772 miles | San Diego : 2586 miles |
| Dallas : 1555 miles | San Jose : 2690 miles | Jacksonville : 1017 miles |
| Indianapolis : 813 miles | San Francisco : 2739 miles | Austin : 1700 miles |
| Columbus : 649 miles | Fort Worth : 1584 miles | Charlotte : 723 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Hingham, MA
Elementary schools in Hingham
East Elementary School
District of HinghamLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 543
Plymouth River
District of HinghamLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 470
South Elementary
District of HinghamLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 512
Wm L Foster Elementary
District of HinghamLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 470
Middle schools in Hingham
Hingham Middle School
District of HinghamLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1097
High schools in Hingham
Hingham High
District of HinghamLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1225
Private schools in Hingham
Notre Dame Academy School
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12Students : 553
Old Colony Montessori School
Students : 92South Shore Conservatory Of Music Preschool
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 71
St Paul Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 143
Su Escuela Language Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4Students : 170
Leisure and activities in Hingham surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Franklin Park Zoo to Boston 11.6 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Cohasset Golf Club to Cohasset 3.3 miles | Weathervane Golf Club to Weymouth 4.5 miles |
| Granite Links Golf Club At Quarry Hills - Granite Nine to Quincy 6.4 miles | Braintree Municipal Golf Course to Braintree 6.5 miles |
| Furnace Brook Golf Club to Quincy 6.6 miles | Rockland Golf Course to Rockland 7 miles |
| Harmon Golf & Fitness Club to Rockland 7.4 miles | Hatherly Country Club to Scituate 7.8 miles |
| Widow's Walk Golf Course to Scituate 8.4 miles | Presidents Golf Course to Quincy 8.4 miles |
Other information on the Town of Hingham
| Nuclear power plant | Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 40 mile |
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