PlainZIP

West Wareham, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02576

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

3,754
149/sq mi
$63,021
Median income
$387,200
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Wareham pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
149
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02576 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02576 covers 25.2 square miles in West Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,754 residents on file, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02576 reports a modest median household income of $63,021 (46% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $40,991. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. Housing costs here run $387,200 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 85.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02576, plus 6 more within Plymouth County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 02576

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Wareham, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02576.

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 02576, West 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

3,754

Population

25.2

Area (sq mi)

149

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02576?

48.3

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$63,021

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$40,991

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02576 ranks nationally

West Wareham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,021 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,759

Total Housing Units

1,627

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$387,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1983

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

-5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02576 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 196
2021 +12.3% 220
2022 +13.3% 249
2023 +11.6% 278
2024 -5.4% 264

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 95 business establishments in ZIP 02576, employing approximately 1,183 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,398,000.

95

Businesses

1,183

Employees

$110.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 18.9%
Retail trade 14 14.7%
Manufacturing 11 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.3%
Wholesale trade 5 5.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.2%

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 02576 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 02576 ranks #7 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 02576 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 02576 ranks #9 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
02738 Marion, MA 4,907 4.8 mi
02571 Wareham, MA 10,481 3.5 mi
02770 Rochester, MA 5,093 4.2 mi
02330 Carver, MA 11,509 6.6 mi
02538 East Wareham, MA 3,603 5.9 mi
02558 Onset, MA 2,156 6.1 mi
02739 Mattapoisett, MA 6,045 8.0 mi
02366 South Carver, MA 197 7.4 mi
02743 Acushnet, MA 10,307 8.4 mi
02553 Monument Beach, MA 226 8.7 mi

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Pop: 61,025
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Pop: 56,271
02302 standard
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Pop: 32,741
02324 standard
Bridgewater, MA
Pop: 26,563
02050 standard
Marshfield, MA
Pop: 25,429
02346 standard
Middleboro, MA
Pop: 23,106

Related Areas

Plymouth County West Wareham, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02576 in? ▼
ZIP code 02576 (West 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 02576? ▼
ZIP code 02576 in West Wareham, MA has a population of 3,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02576? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02576 is $63,021, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02576? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02576 is $387,200, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02576? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02576 is White at 81.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02576? ▼
ZIP code 02576 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02576? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02576 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (14), Manufacturing (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02576? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02576 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 02576? ▼
In ZIP code 02576, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 02576? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02576 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02576? ▼
In ZIP code 02576, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02576? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02576 is 16.9% 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.