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, it is located in Metro Boston.
| 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 |
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 3.8%.
| 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 (2020) | $54,030 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.92% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | 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% |
| 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 |
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| 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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