| ZIP Code | 02338 |
|---|---|
| City | Halifax |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Area Code | 339/781 |
| Elevation | 47 ft |
| Latitude | 42.002634 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.863706 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,422 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 634 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 743 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 580 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,729 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,851 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $442,800 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,494/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,041 |
| Vacant Units | 76 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,041 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 76 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 02338 is located in Halifax, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. With a population of 7,734, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 02338 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,851 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02338 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,494 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 02338 is primarily White (89.99%). Residents are well-educated — 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02338 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 02338 in Halifax, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,734 residents, a median household income of $106,851, and a median home value of $442,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.