ZIP Code 02738
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Marion · Plymouth County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,907
- Median income
- $143,092
- Median home value
- $653,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.7%
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi
135/sq mi
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 135% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.8
New York
ZIP code 02738 in Marion, Massachusetts has a population of 4,907. The median household income is $143,092, which is 88% above the national average. Median home value is $653,500, 135% above the US average. 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.5 square miles in Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,907 residents, producing a population density of 135 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 02738 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02738 sits at $143,092 (24% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $96,841. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 02738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plymouth County, so you can benchmark 02738 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 02738
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02738.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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, 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 02738, Marion, 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
4,907
Population
36.5
Area (sq mi)
135
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02738?
53.8
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
3.9%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02738 vs 02576 →
| 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 |
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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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