ZIP Code 02538 - East Wareham Massachusetts
Overview
ZIP Code 02538 is located in East Wareham Massachusetts. Portions of 02538 are also in White Island Shores and Onset and Wareham. 02538 is entirely within Plymouth County. Regionally, 02538 is located in Metro Boston.
ZIP Code 02538 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | East Wareham |
| Primary County | Plymouth County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,494 |
| Area Code(s) | 508 / 774 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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02538 Demographics
02538 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Massachusetts based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 02538 is White. The current unemployment level in 02538 is 4.6%.
| Population | 4,494 |
| Population Growth Rate | 30.58% |
| Population Density | 869 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,196 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $88,152 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $340,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.92% |
02538 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,077 | 89.92% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 5.73% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 153 | 3.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
02538 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 170 | 9.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 222 | 12.21% |
| High School Diploma | 708 | 38.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 2.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 92 | 5.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 185 | 10.18% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 17.22% |
| Masters Degree | 89 | 4.9% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
02538 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.77836609, -70.64902496 |
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| Region | Metro Boston |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 5 Square Miles |
02538 Schools
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02538 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 84a - Cape Cod and Islands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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