The 02538 ZIP Code is primarily associated with East Wareham, MA in Plymouth County in the United States. The current population estimate is 4,128. Median househould income in this region is $69,327, while about 7% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 02538 has a median age of approximately 39.7 years, with 15.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 14.1% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,214.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02538 is $69,327, while the region's mean household income is $72,859. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,214. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02538 of $31,214 is approximately 28.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 7.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 22.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.9% of the population in 02538 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.0% of 02538 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 02538, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 14.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.6% in this Plymouth County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.8% |
| Associate's degree | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02538, 94.3% is one race, while 5.7% are two or more races. Approximately 7.7% of 02538 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02538 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.5%), followed by Some other race (13.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 13.5% |
In ZIP Code 02538, 93.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Plymouth County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02538, an estimated 27.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 13.1% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Plymouth County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02538 are older than average. The median age of 39.7 years in ZIP Code 02538 is approximately 4.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 02538 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 02538 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 14.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02538 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 02538 is high blood pressure, as approximately 27.3% of adults 18 and older in this Plymouth County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.6% |
| Current asthma | 12.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02538 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.6% of those 18 and above in 02538 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 02538 include sleeping less than 7 hours (35.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (31.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| Current smoking | 18.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.1% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02538 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02538 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.25¢/kWh | 21.37¢/kWh | 17.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02538 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.49 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.96 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.73 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.72 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.75 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02538, 69.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.1 minutes. Approximately 21.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02538 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 02538 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.7% |
| Retail trade | 16.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.2% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.9% |
| Public administration | 1.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 02538, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 02538 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Plymouth County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 9 |
| Debt collection | 3 |
| Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 7 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Loan payment wasn't credited to your account | 1 |
| Other | 2 |