ZIP Code 02571

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Wareham · Plymouth County · Massachusetts

Population
10,481

203/sq mi

Median income
$94,265

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$441,900

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.0%

Median age 55.2

Land area
51.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 02571 in Wareham, Massachusetts has a population of 10,481. The median household income is $94,265, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $441,900, 59% above the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.5 square miles in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,481 residents, producing a population density of 203 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02571 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02571 sits at $94,265 (19% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,951. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $441,900 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,537 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02571 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 02571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02571.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02571, Wareham, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,481

Population

51.5

Area (sq mi)

203

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02571?

55.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$94,265

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$52,951

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,204

Total Housing Units

5,214

Occupied Units

990

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$441,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,537

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02571 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 199
2021 +13.2% 226
2022 +15.6% 261
2023 +12.4% 293
2024 +2.6% 301

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 328 business establishments in ZIP 02571, employing approximately 6,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $296,422,000.

328

Businesses

6,295

Employees

$296.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 22.6%
Health care and social assistance 42 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 41 12.5%
Construction 32 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.2%
Manufacturing 20 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.0%
Wholesale trade 11 3.4%
Finance and insurance 10 3.0%
Information 8 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 02571 vs 02538 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
02538 East Wareham, MA 3,603 2.7 mi
02558 Onset, MA 2,156 2.6 mi
02576 West Wareham, MA 3,754 3.5 mi
02532 Buzzards Bay, MA 12,690 5.3 mi
02738 Marion, MA 4,907 5.1 mi
02366 South Carver, MA 197 6.4 mi
02553 Monument Beach, MA 226 5.4 mi
02770 Rochester, MA 5,093 7.4 mi
02559 Pocasset, MA 3,376 6.5 mi
02330 Carver, MA 11,509 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02571 in?
ZIP code 02571 (Wareham) is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Plymouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plymouth-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02571?
ZIP code 02571 in Wareham, MA has a population of 10,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02571?
The median household income in ZIP 02571 is $94,265, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02571?
The median home value in ZIP 02571 is $441,900, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02571 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02571?
ZIP code 02571 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 6,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02571?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02571 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (42), Accommodation and food services (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02571?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02571 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02571?
In ZIP code 02571, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02571?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02571 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02571?
In ZIP code 02571, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02571 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wareham, MA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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