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Zip code 02382: Whitman, Massachusetts

Residential delivery areaPlymouth CountyEastern Time
Population
15,295
Median household income
$109K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$473K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$1,771/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
40.4
U.S. 38.9
Land area
6.9 sq mi
2,205 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02382

02382 is a suburban zip code in Whitman, Massachusetts (Plymouth County), covering 6.9 sq mi of land. About 15,295 people live here, or 2,205 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $108,933 a year, 35% above the national median of $80,734. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $472,700, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,771 a month.

31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.1 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.

How 02382 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Median age
40.4
Under 18
21.1%
65 and over
15.5%

Race and ethnicity

  • White83%
  • Black2%
  • Hispanic5%
  • Asian0.8%
  • Native American0.2%
  • Pacific Islander0%
  • Other2%
  • Multiracial7%
Diversity index
30.6
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
7.2%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
83.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
89%
Spanish
3%
Other Indo-European
6%
Asian / Pacific
1%
Other
0.3%

Households

Households
5,742
Average household size
2.7
Family households
71.6%
Married couples
52%
Living alone
22%
Veterans (of adults)
4.4%
Male / female
47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k
10%
$25–50k
11%
$50–75k
12%
$75–100k
12%
$100–150k
22%
$150–200k
19%
$200k+
14%

Median household income

02382
$108,933
Plymouth Co.
$114,201
Massachusetts
$103,960
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$46,106
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
7.9%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
32.7%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02382
$472,700
Plymouth Co.
$556,000
Massachusetts
$562,100
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

02382
$1,771
Plymouth Co.
$1,747
Massachusetts
$1,762
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
69%
2–4 units
18%
5–19 units
7%
20+ units
6%
Mobile home
0%
Boat, RV, van
0%
Housing units
5,980
Owner-occupied
71.4%
Vacant
4%
Median year built
1957
Median rooms
6
Renters paying 30%+ of income
61.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income
24.4%
Home value to income
4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone
73%
Carpooled
9%
Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Bicycle
0.1%
Worked from home
11%
Other
3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
9%
10–19
15%
20–29
24%
30–44
25%
45–59
8%
60+
19%
Average commute
36.1 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
5.2%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
71.6%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin
13%
Management
11%
Healthcare
10%
Sales
10%
Construction and repair
10%
Transportation and moving
8%
Cleaning and personal care
6%
Food service
5%
Education
5%
Business and finance
5%
Production
5%
Legal and social services
3%
Engineering and science
3%
Police and fire
3%
Computer and math
2%
Arts, media and sports
2%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%

Industries

Health care and social assistance
16%
Retail
13%
Construction
10%
Finance, insurance and real estate
9%
Manufacturing
9%
Education
8%
Professional and technical services
6%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
6%
Admin, support and management
5%
Other services
5%
Restaurants and hotels
5%
Public administration
4%
Information
2%
Wholesale
2%
Arts and recreation
1%
Agriculture and mining
0.1%
Median earnings per worker
$61,545
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
6.1%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
11.9%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
9.7%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work02382U.S.
Management, business, science and arts$84,342$74,888
Service$38,776$26,804
Sales and office$54,375$40,476
Construction and maintenance$70,076$49,199
Production and transportation$44,559$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma
6%
High school
31%
Some college
21%
Associate's
11%
Bachelor's
21%
Graduate
11%
High school graduate or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
Graduate or professional degree
10.6%
Households with broadband
89.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL
79.2%
No internet access
3.8%
Without health insurance
1.5%
Limited-English households
2.2%

Geography

City (USPS)
Whitman
Center point
42.0790° N, 70.9394° W
Land area
6.9 sq mi
Water area
under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone
Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type
Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 02382

ZipCityDistanceIncome
02351Abington2.7 mi$125,400
02333East Bridgewater2.9 mi$133,741
02302Brockton3.1 mi$92,274
02370Rockland3.8 mi$112,405
02303Brockton · PO box4.1 mi—
02304Brockton · PO box4.1 mi—
02305Brockton · PO box4.1 mi—
02341Hanson4.2 mi$132,250
02337Elmwood · PO box4.9 mi—
02343Holbrook5.2 mi$115,032
02339Hanover5.2 mi$189,803
02301Brockton5.3 mi$74,214

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Questions about 02382

What city is zip code 02382?

02382 is assigned to Whitman, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02382 in?

02382 is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02382?

About 15,295 people live in 02382, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02382 in?

02382 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02382?

The median household income in 02382 is $108,933.

What zip codes are near 02382?

The closest zip codes to 02382 are 02351, 02333, 02302, 02370, 02303.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02382, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.