ZIP code 02538
Where is ZIP code 02538?
East Wareham, Massachusetts
Plymouth County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02538 belongs to East Wareham, Massachusetts in Plymouth County. 02538 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 508 and 774. About 4,074 people live in the 02538 area, where the median household income is $123,750. The closest ZIP codes are 02558 (Onset, 1.4 mi south), 02571 (Wareham, 3.2 mi west) and 02532 (Buzzards Bay, 3.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 02538 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | East Wareham |
| Also accepted | E Wareham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Plymouth County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 41.7682, -70.6532 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 025 |
Population and income in 02538
| Population | 4,074 · lower than 68% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 650 · lower than 57% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.1 years · lower than 67% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $123,750 · higher than 64% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,053 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $392,000 · lower than 75% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,407 a month |
| Housing units | 1,649 |
| Households | 1,548 (2.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 6.26 sq mi (plus 0.75 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02538. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02538
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02558 | Onset, MA | 1.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02571 | Wareham, MA | 3.2 mi W | Standard |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 3.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 02576 | West Wareham, MA | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 6 mi S | Standard |
| 02561 | Sagamore, MA | 6.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 02366 | South Carver, MA | 6.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 02738 | Marion, MA | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02562 | Sagamore Beach, MA | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 02556 | North Falmouth, MA | 8.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02538 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02538
123 MAIN ST
EAST WAREHAM MA 02538
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts E WAREHAM as the city name for 02538. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02538-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02538?
- 02538 is a East Wareham, Massachusetts ZIP code. E Wareham is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02538 in?
- ZIP code 02538 is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02538 in?
- 02538 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02538?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02538 use area codes 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02538?
- About 4,074 people live in ZIP code 02538, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02538?
- The median household income in 02538 is $123,750 a year, higher than 64% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02538?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02538 are 02558 (Onset, 1.4 miles), 02571 (Wareham, 3.2 miles), 02532 (Buzzards Bay, 3.6 miles) and 02553 (Monument Beach, 4 miles).