| ZIP Code | 02538 |
|---|---|
| City | East Wareham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Area Code | 774 |
| Elevation | 47 ft |
| Latitude | 41.777378 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.642447 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 48 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 994 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 485 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 732 (22%) |
| Bachelors | 294 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 767 (23.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,882 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $347,300 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,548/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,825 |
| Vacant Units | 101 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,825 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 101 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 02538 is located in East Wareham, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. With a population of 4,556, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 02538 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,882 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02538 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $347,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,548 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 02538 is primarily White (91.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02538 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 02538 in East Wareham, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,556 residents, a median household income of $110,882, and a median home value of $347,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.