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Wareham Center, MA
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02571.
Population
3,635
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,248
ZIP codes
1
Wareham Center and its ZIP codes
Wareham Center at a glance
- Wareham Center is about 2.5 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,936 a year, 12% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $425,700 (24% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,415 a month.
Local data for Wareham Center, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wareham Center, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,936
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$425,700
Median rent
$1,415/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (748), Italian Americans (656), Scottish Americans (466).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Wareham Center.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,763
197,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,818
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.5B
FY 2026, $8,548 per person
PPP loans
$28.8M
275 loans, 2,941 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wareham Center, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wareham Center, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,370
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
7,128
4.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 22°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wareham Center, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Wareham Center
1 in or overlapping Wareham Center. Population shown
Cities near Wareham Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeweanticCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.3 |
| OnsetCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| West WarehamCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Marion CenterCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| White Island ShoresCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| BourneCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Buzzards BayCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Monument BeachCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| PocassetCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Mattapoisett CenterCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.9 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Acushnet CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| SandwichCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| West FalmouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| The PinehillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wareham Center, MA in?
- Wareham Center is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Wareham Center, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wareham Center include 02571.
- What is the population of Wareham Center, MA?
- About 3,635 people live in Wareham Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wareham Center?
- Nearby places include Weweantic (1.3 mi), Onset (2.6 mi), West Wareham (3.4 mi), Marion Center (4 mi), White Island Shores (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023