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 High-density area
- $143,092
- Median income Above-median income area
- $653,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02738 (Marion, MA) fell -3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.6 in 2023 to 253.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $96,841. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $653,500 (9% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,176; 90.8% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02738 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$96,841
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02738 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Marion, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$143,092 Top 20% higher than 80% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,631housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 02738 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02719
Fairhaven (02719)
15,873 residents
- 02571
Wareham (02571)
10,481 residents
- 02743
Acushnet (02743)
10,307 residents
- 02739 6,045
Mattapoisett (02739)
6,045 residents
- 02770 5,093
Rochester (02770)
5,093 residents
- 02738 4,907
Marion (02738)
4,907 residents
- 02576 3,754
West Wareham (02576)
3,754 residents
- 02538 3,603
East Wareham (02538)
3,603 residents
- 02559 3,376
Pocasset (02559)
3,376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02738 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02738 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02738
Marion (02738)
$143,092 median income
- 02739
Mattapoisett (02739)
$130,241 median income
- 02538
East Wareham (02538)
$123,750 median income
- 02770
Rochester (02770)
$120,320 median income
- 02719
Fairhaven (02719)
$95,965 median income
- 02571
Wareham (02571)
$94,265 median income
- 02559
Pocasset (02559)
$90,855 median income
- 02743
Acushnet (02743)
$89,593 median income
- 02558
Onset (02558)
$79,598 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02738, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,907 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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