| ZIP Code | 02738 |
|---|---|
| City | Marion |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 14 ft |
| Latitude | 41.706162 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.750164 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25023 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,212 (32.7%) |
| Some College | 350 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 278 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 195 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,663 (44.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,227 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $585,500 ▲ 110% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,452/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,468 |
| Vacant Units | 498 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,468 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 498 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 02738 is located in Marion, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. With a population of 5,312, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.8 years. Economically, 02738 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,227 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02738 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $585,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,452 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 02738 is primarily White (80.80%). Residents are well-educated — 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02738 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 02738 in Marion, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,312 residents, a median household income of $120,227, and a median home value of $585,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.