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West Wareham, MA
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02576.
Population
2,257
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
605
ZIP codes
1
West Wareham and its ZIP codes
West Wareham at a glance
- West Wareham is 33% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,560 a year, 44% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,800 (59% below Massachusetts).
Local data for West Wareham, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Wareham, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,560
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$230,800
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
57.6
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (504), Italian Americans (251), Cape Verdean Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for West Wareham.
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
How people get to work
West Wareham, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Wareham, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Wareham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in West Wareham
1 in or overlapping West Wareham. Population shown
Cities near West Wareham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wareham CenterCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| WeweanticCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| OnsetCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Marion CenterCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| White Island ShoresCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Buzzards BayCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| BourneCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Mattapoisett CenterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Monument BeachCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.6 |
| PocassetCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| Acushnet CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| North LakevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| The PinehillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| Middleborough CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| PlymouthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Wareham, MA in?
- West Wareham is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in West Wareham, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Wareham include 02576.
- What is the population of West Wareham, MA?
- About 2,257 people live in West Wareham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Wareham?
- Nearby places include Wareham Center (3.4 mi), Weweantic (3.6 mi), Onset (5.5 mi), Marion Center (5.9 mi), White Island Shores (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023