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ZIP 02838 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 02838

02838 has a population of 4,007 with a median age of 35.1 yrs (48.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.4%+35% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
2.1%-64% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.8%-96% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
13.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.5%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.2%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
17.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.5%-23% vs US avg
x
High school
22.2%-15% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
48.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.3%-48% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.5%+79% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.5%+1288% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchPortugueseIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 02838

Poverty Rate
10.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
14.5%+79% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.0%-1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.4%-86% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.5%+1288% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,007
Median age35.1
Poverty rate10.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.0%
Asian2.1%
Foreign-born0.0%