02338 ZIP Code — Halifax, MA

Plymouth County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02338 is located in Halifax, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 15.97 square miles and serves a population of 7,728 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781/339.

About ZIP code 02338

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $416,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,763. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02338 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,728

population

15.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Halifax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02367 Plympton (2.7 mi) 02341 Hanson (4.8 mi) 02325 Bridgewater (5.3 mi) 02333 East Bridgewater (5.3 mi) 02324 Bridgewater (6 mi) 02359 Pembroke (6.2 mi) 02344 Middleboro (7 mi) 02349 Middleboro (7 mi) 02348 Lakeville (7 mi) 02346 Middleboro (7.3 mi) 02382 Whitman (7.7 mi) 02379 West Bridgewater (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,728
Population density	484 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	15.97 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	41.9872
Longitude	-70.8593
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	781/339

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.1%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	14.6%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

7,728

Population

484

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$110,763

Median household income

$48,626

Per capita income

$416,500

Median home value

$1,273

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

2,917

Housing units

35.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

164

252

5–9

290

361

10–14

413

132

15–19

152

270

20–24

310

313

25–34

358

536

35–44

614

471

45–54

540

244

55–59

279

260

60–64

299

469

65–74

538

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,792	23.2%
18 and over	5,936	76.8%
65 and over	1,327	17.2%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,062	86%
Two or more races	589	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	479	5.8%
Other race	58	0.7%
Asian	12	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.1%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	40.9%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.1%	14.6%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 20.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	20.0%
Median income	$110,763

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 40.3%

$500k–$1M 34.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$416,500
Median rent / month	$1,273
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	60.0%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,762	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	331	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	843	28.4%
Households with children under 18	890	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,028	34.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	21.2%
Married	66.8%	56.0%
Separated	2.2%	0.6%
Widowed	2.5%	10.4%
Divorced	5.5%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 24.4%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	4.4%
Kindergarten	228	11.4%
Elementary school	1,004	50.3%
High school	327	16.4%
College / grad school	352	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Professional & management 17.9%

Public administration 9.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Other services 6.1%

Construction 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Information 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	7.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	405	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.0%
Public insurance	28.4%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,421	96.0%
Spanish	11	0.1%
Other Indo-European	11	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,576	98.0%
Born in same state	7,536	97.5%
Born in different state	6,723	87.0%
Foreign born	40	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	152	2.0%
Not a US citizen	22	14.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,685	34.7%
French	813	10.5%
Arab	526	6.8%
English	211	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	137	1.8%
Norwegian	120	1.6%
German	119	1.5%
Dutch	17	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	91.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02338

What city is ZIP code 02338 in?

ZIP code 02338 is primarily assigned to Halifax, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02338 in?

ZIP code 02338 falls within Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02338 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 02338 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02338?

The median home value in ZIP code 02338 is $416,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02338?

The median household income in ZIP code 02338 is $110,763, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02338?

ZIP code 02338 has an estimated population of 7,728 residents, with a density of 484 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02338 in?

ZIP code 02338 observes the EST timezone.