02382 ZIP Code — Whitman, MA
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02382 is located in Whitman, Massachusetts, within Plymouth County. It covers approximately 6.94 square miles and serves a population of 15,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 781.
About ZIP code 02382
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $433,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $101,088. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,146
population
6.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02382 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02382
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02382. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whitman | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02351 Abington (2.8 mi)
02302 Brockton (3.1 mi)
02333 East Bridgewater (3.3 mi)
02370 Rockland (3.6 mi)
02341 Hanson (3.8 mi)
02301 Brockton (5.1 mi)
02339 Hanover (5.3 mi)
02343 Holbrook (5.4 mi)
02379 West Bridgewater (6.2 mi)
02325 Bridgewater (6.4 mi)
02322 Avon (6.4 mi)
02359 Pembroke (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,146 |
| Population density | 2,182 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0812 |
| Longitude | -70.9394 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 781 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.5% | 26.9% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.6% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 14.6% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
15,146
Population
2,182
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$101,088
Median household income
$43,874
Per capita income
$433,800
Median home value
$1,606
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
4,214
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
313
Under 5
340
458
5–9
497
438
10–14
476
497
15–19
539
585
20–24
636
866
25–34
941
1,089
35–44
1,182
938
45–54
1,018
491
55–59
533
543
60–64
589
708
65–74
768
235
75–84
256
101
85+
109
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,275 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 11,871 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,177 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Other race
2.2%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,510 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 699 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 678 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 346 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 339 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 124 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.5% | 26.9% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 26.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.6% | 32.1% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 14.6% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k+
11.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.9% |
| Median income | $101,088 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k–$300k
7.9%
$300k–$500k
60.8%
$500k–$1M
27.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $433,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,606 |
| Owner occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter occupied | 30.4% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 59.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.7% |
| Electricity | 10.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 35.5% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,037 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 437 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 826 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,401 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,862 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,673 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.1% | 32.1% |
| Married | 54.9% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
32.2%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 218 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 208 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,550 | 40.9% |
| High school | 954 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 856 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Retail trade
14.5%
Professional & management
9.6%
Construction
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
3.6%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.7% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
5.7%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
15.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 6.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 566 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 1.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,493 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 486 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 35 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 374 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 31 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,253 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 14,147 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,662 | 83.6% |
| Foreign born | 106 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 893 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 336 | 37.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,936 | 39.2% |
| French | 1,698 | 11.2% |
| German | 832 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 710 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 222 | 1.5% |
| Norwegian | 144 | 1% |
| Irish | 91 | 0.6% |
| English | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02382
What city is ZIP code 02382 in?
ZIP code 02382 is primarily assigned to Whitman, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02382 in?
ZIP code 02382 falls within Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02382?
The median home value in ZIP code 02382 is $433,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 02382?
ZIP code 02382 has an estimated population of 15,146 residents, with a density of 2,184 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02382?
The median household income in ZIP code 02382 is $101,088, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02382 in?
ZIP code 02382 observes the EST timezone.