City

Wareham, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Massachusetts

👥10,538Population
💰$87,302Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$422,500Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 6.6%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Black2.0%
Asian0.9%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma178 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,440 (30.1%)
Some College992 (12.2%)
Associates875 (10.8%)
Bachelors987 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree2,645 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College12.2%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,302 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$422,500 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,427/mo
Total Housing Units6,205
Vacant Units1,170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Wareham, MA

Wareham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,538 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Wareham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,302 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wareham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $422,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,427 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wareham is well-educated. 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.33%).

Wareham, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Wareham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02571 10,538 $87,302 $422,500 $1,427 5.3% 44.8% 79.6%