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Wareham, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02571

Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,481
203/sq mi
$94,265
Median income
$441,900
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wareham pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
203
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02571 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 10,481 residents across 51.5 square miles, a density of 203 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,265 (19% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,951. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 02571 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Plymouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wareham, MA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,481

Population

51.5

Area (sq mi)

203

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 02571 ranks nationally

Wareham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,265 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 02571 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02571 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02571 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02571 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 61,025
02360 standard
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Pop: 56,271
02302 standard
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Pop: 32,741
02324 standard
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Pop: 26,563
02050 standard
Marshfield, MA
Pop: 25,429
02346 standard
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Pop: 23,106

Related Areas

Plymouth County Wareham, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.