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ZIP Code 02738

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,312

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 02738

What is the median household income in 02738?
The median household income in 02738 is $120,227 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 02738?
The poverty rate in 02738 is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 02738?
$585,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 02738?
The median gross rent in 02738 is $1,452 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 02738 residents have a college degree?
45.2% of adults in 02738 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,312
Median Income
$120,227
Median Home Value
$585,500
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$38,299 (+46.7%) Home Value: +$102,000 (+21.1%) Bachelor's+: -6.2 pp (-12.1%) Unemployment: +2.0 pp (+45.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,312
Median Age 46.0
Female 49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1% White (non-Hisp.) 80.8% Black 4.2% Asian 1.4% Two or More 8.8% Other 2.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.3%
Korean
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $120,227 ±$36,191
Per Capita Income $181,093
Median Family Income $156,859
Poverty Rate 1.5%
Child Poverty Rate 3.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
0.8%
$15–25k
4.0%
$25–35k
1.3%
$35–50k
5.0%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
2.3%
$100–150k
21.8%
$150–200k
12.2%
$200k+
31.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,468
Owner-Occupied 84.5%
Renter-Occupied 15.5%
Vacancy Rate 20.2%
Median Home Value $585,500
Median Gross Rent $1,452
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$100–200k
1.6%
$200–300k
11.7%
$300–500k
24.1%
$500k–$1M
47.7%
$1M+
14.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.3%
$500–1k
3.9%
$1–1.5k
45.1%
$2–2.5k
34.9%
$3.5k+
9.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.6%
1 vehicle
22.9%
2 vehicles
44.6%
3+
27.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
96.4%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
1.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.2%
1940–1969
2.9%
1970–1999
10.4%
2000–2009
2.3%
2010+
8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 97.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 45.2%
Graduate Degree 21.1%
Some College / Associate 14.9%
Less Than High School 0.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.5%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Work from Home 18.9%
Self-Employed 2.0%
Government Workers 18.2%
Private For-Profit 79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.4%
Construction
12.5%
Prof. Services
11.9%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Retail
8.1%
Transportation
7.4%
Finance
5.4%
Arts/Entmt.
3.9%
Information
3.0%
Public Admin
2.3%
Agriculture
1.3%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Management
49.3%
Sales
24.2%
Construction
11.4%
Production
9.7%
Food Prep
5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 37.0 min
Drove Alone 73.7%
Carpool 2.1%
Public Transit 1.7%
Work from Home 18.9%
Walked 3.6%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,970
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 57.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.9%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
8.2%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
14.6%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
13.1%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 19.4% Working age (18–64): 80.6% 65 and over: 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.7%
Naturalized Citizen 40.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
59.8%
Asia
30.7%
Europe
9.2%
Africa
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.6%
With a Disability 7.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.5%
Uninsured 2.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.1%
Has a Computer 97.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.4%
Moved from Abroad 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023