02576 ZIP Code — West Wareham, MA

Plymouth County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02576 is located in West Wareham, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 9.40 square miles and serves a population of 4,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02576

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $316,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,978) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02576 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,406

population

9.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02576 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02576

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02576. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Wareham	Acceptable
West Wareham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02571 Wareham (3.5 mi) 02738 Marion (3.8 mi) 02770 Rochester (4.3 mi) 02538 East Wareham (6.2 mi) 02330 Carver (6.9 mi) 02739 Mattapoisett (7.8 mi) 02743 Acushnet (7.9 mi) 02346 Middleboro (9.5 mi) 02360 Plymouth (9.5 mi) 02559 Pocasset (9.5 mi) 02532 Buzzards Bay (9.8 mi) 02745 New Bedford (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,406
Population density	469 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	9.40 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.7735
Longitude	-70.7678
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.7%	14.6%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,406

Population

469

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$59,978

Median household income

$38,229

Per capita income

$316,000

Median home value

$1,240

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,748

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

152

156

10–14

200

117

15–19

149

20–24

125

266

25–34

341

148

35–44

190

198

45–54

253

185

55–59

237

160

60–64

205

185

65–74

237

260

75–84

332

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	800	18.2%
18 and over	3,606	81.8%
65 and over	1,079	24.5%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

Two or more races 7.8%

Other race 5.6%

Black or African American 2.1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,617	71.5%
Hispanic or Latino	652	12.9%
Two or more races	394	7.8%
Other race	282	5.6%
Black or African American	105	2.1%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	26.9%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	26.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	32.1%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.7%	14.6%	14.3%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$59,978

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 38.2%

$500k–$1M 16.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$316,000
Median rent / month	$1,240
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	49.4%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Electricity	13.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Fuel oil	44.6%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	691	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	279	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	252	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	635	34.2%
Households with children under 18	648	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	845	45.5%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	37.0%
Married	46.7%	34.2%
Separated	1.1%	0.2%
Widowed	2.4%	15.9%
Divorced	15.2%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	1.8%
Elementary school	510	56.5%
High school	184	20.4%
College / grad school	193	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 15.9%

Professional & management 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Information 6.4%

Public administration 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	18.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,378	99.4%
Spanish	25	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,035	91.6%
Born in same state	4,033	91.5%
Born in different state	3,489	79.2%
Foreign born	2	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	371	8.4%
Not a US citizen	276	74.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	816	18.5%
French	659	15%
Arab	205	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	196	4.4%
Polish	79	1.8%
Norwegian	48	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02576

What city is ZIP code 02576 in?

ZIP code 02576 is primarily assigned to West Wareham, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02576 in?

ZIP code 02576 falls within Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02576 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 02576 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02576 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 02576 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02576?

The median home value in ZIP code 02576 is $316,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02576?

ZIP code 02576 has an estimated population of 4,406 residents, with a density of 469 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02576 in?

ZIP code 02576 observes the EST timezone.