02538 ZIP Code – East Wareham, Massachusetts
02538 is a ZIP code serving East Wareham, Massachusetts in Plymouth County with a population of approximately 4,494 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $103,198, which is near the Massachusetts average and above the national figure. At $327,700, median home values run above the national average, with 82.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,568 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.0%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 22.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 40.1, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 02558, 02571, 02532.
ZIP Code 02538 Data
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ZIP 02538 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02538 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,494 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $103k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $327k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,568 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.4% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02558 – Onset
- 02571 – Wareham
- 02532 – Buzzards Bay
- 02553 – Monument Beach
- 02366 – South Carver
- 02576 – West Wareham
- 02561 – Sagamore
- 02559 – Pocasset
- 02562 – Sagamore Beach
- 02360 – Plymouth
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02558 | ONSET | 1,820 | $72,586 |
| 02571 | WAREHAM | 10,530 | $82,591 |
| 02532 | BUZZARDS BAY | 13,092 | $82,782 |
| 02553 | MONUMENT BEACH | 76 | Not provided |
| 02366 | SOUTH CARVER | 216 | Not provided |