Onset
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Onset is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 1,617 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wareham, 2.3 miles NW.
- 1,617residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 1,499 / sq mipopulation density
- 02558ZIP code
About Onset
Onset is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wareham, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, Onset had a population of 1,617.
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- Median household income
- $137,997
- Median home value
- $408,300
- Median age
- 34.4
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Onset had 1,617 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,617 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,499 per sq mi (579 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Onset at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plymouth County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,617 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7450° N, 70.6670° W |
| ZIP code | 02558 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2551160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Onset
- Wareham2.3 mi NW
- Buzzards Bay2.7 mi E
- Wareham Center3.0 mi W
- Weweantic3.8 mi W
- Monument Beach3.9 mi SE
- White Island Shores4.0 mi N
- Pocasset4.3 mi S
- Bourne4.3 mi SE
- Marion5.1 mi SW
- West Wareham5.7 mi NW
- Marion Center5.8 mi SW
- North Falmouth7.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Onset
What county is Onset in?
Onset is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Onset, MA?
1,617 people lived in Onset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Onset, MA?
The ZIP code of Onset is 02558.
What is the elevation of Onset?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Onset?
Wareham (2.3 mi), Buzzards Bay (2.7 mi), Wareham Center (3.0 mi), Weweantic (3.8 mi), Monument Beach (3.9 mi).
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