ZIP Code 02838
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,007
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 — 02838
- What is the median household income in 02838?
- The median household income in 02838 is $82,075 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 02838?
- The poverty rate in 02838 is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 02838?
- $327,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 02838?
- The median gross rent in 02838 is $1,311 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 02838 residents have a college degree?
- 48.5% of adults in 02838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,007
Median Income
$82,075
Median Home Value
$327,500
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.1%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$19,378 (+30.9%)
Home Value:
+$75,800 (+30.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.3 pp (-15.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+20.6 pp (+73.8%)
Unemployment:
-4.5 pp (-42.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,007
Median Age
35.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.0%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Other 6.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
1.1%
Chinese
0.8%
Japanese
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$82,075
±$24,420
Per Capita Income
$144,973
Median Family Income
$89,193
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Child Poverty Rate
9.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
35.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.0%
$10–15k
4.5%
$15–25k
7.2%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
7.2%
$50–75k
11.2%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
15.8%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
12.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,546
Owner-Occupied
54.6%
Renter-Occupied
45.4%
Vacancy Rate
6.1%
Median Home Value
$327,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,311
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.4%
$200–300k
37.4%
$300–500k
48.4%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.2%
$500–1k
12.3%
$1–1.5k
43.7%
$1.5–2k
26.1%
$2–2.5k
3.3%
$3.5k+
11.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.8%
1 vehicle
31.8%
2 vehicles
44.5%
3+
15.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
36.8%
Single-fam. att.
5.4%
2–4 units
17.6%
5–19 units
21.9%
20+ units
9.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.8%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
25.2%
2000–2009
8.0%
2010+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
48.5%
Graduate Degree
13.7%
Some College / Associate
13.2%
Less Than High School
1.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Work from Home
16.4%
Self-Employed
4.3%
Government Workers
9.2%
Private For-Profit
86.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.0%
Retail
20.3%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Construction
7.1%
Prof. Services
6.4%
Finance
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Wholesale
5.8%
Public Admin
3.1%
Transportation
2.6%
Occupation
Management
42.7%
Sales
21.1%
Production
16.6%
Construction
9.8%
Food Prep
9.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.9 min
Drove Alone
76.6%
Carpool
3.2%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
16.4%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,451
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
31.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.4%
5–9
2.7%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
16.2%
35–44
17.2%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
2.6%
65–74
1.9%
75–84
6.0%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 25.5%
Working age (18–64): 74.5%
65 and over: 17.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.7%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
6.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
64.4%
Asia
27.7%
Latin America
8.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
11.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.0%
Uninsured
8.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.7%
Has a Computer
92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023