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Marion, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02738

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

4,907
135/sq mi
$143,092
Median income
$653,500
Median home value
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marion pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
135
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02738 covers 36.5 square miles in Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,907 residents on file, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02738 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,092 (24% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $96,841. Poverty here runs at 9.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $653,500 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,176 per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02738, 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 02738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02738.

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 02738, Marion, 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

4,907

Population

36.5

Area (sq mi)

135

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02738?

53.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$143,092

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$96,841

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02738 ranks nationally

Marion, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,092 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,631

Total Housing Units

2,105

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$653,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,176

Median Rent

1962

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

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02738 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 185
2021 +10.3% 204
2022 +11.7% 228
2023 +14.6% 262
2024 -3.1% 254

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 165 business establishments in ZIP 02738, employing approximately 1,807 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,106,000.

165

Businesses

1,807

Employees

$115.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 19 11.5%
Retail trade 17 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.7%
Finance and insurance 12 7.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.2%
Manufacturing 6 3.6%
Wholesale trade 3 1.8%

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 02738 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 02738 ranks #6 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 02738 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 02738 ranks the highest 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
02576 West Wareham, MA 3,754 4.8 mi
02739 Mattapoisett, MA 6,045 3.9 mi
02571 Wareham, MA 10,481 5.1 mi
02770 Rochester, MA 5,093 5.2 mi
02743 Acushnet, MA 10,307 7.1 mi
02558 Onset, MA 2,156 6.2 mi
02553 Monument Beach, MA 226 7.5 mi
02559 Pocasset, MA 3,376 7.7 mi
02719 Fairhaven, MA 15,873 7.4 mi
02538 East Wareham, MA 3,603 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Plymouth County

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Brockton, MA
Pop: 61,025
02360 standard
Plymouth, MA
Pop: 56,271
02302 standard
Brockton, MA
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 Marion, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02738 in? ▼
ZIP code 02738 (Marion) 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 02738? ▼
ZIP code 02738 in Marion, MA has a population of 4,907 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02738? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02738 is $143,092, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02738? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02738 is $653,500, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02738? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02738 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02738? ▼
ZIP code 02738 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 1,807 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02738? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02738 are: Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02738? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02738 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 02738? ▼
In ZIP code 02738, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02738? ▼
In ZIP code 02738, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02738? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02738 is 9.0% 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.