Wareham
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Wareham is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with 23,303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wareham Center, 1.1 miles SW.
- 23,303residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 35.8 sq miland area · 92.8 km²
- 651 / sq mipopulation density
- 02571main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Wareham
Wareham ( WAIR-ham) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 23,303.
Wareham is in the southern outskirts of Greater Boston, and is a part of the South Coast region of Massachusetts which encompasses the cities and towns that surround Buzzards and Mount Hope bays.
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Living in Wareham
- Median household income
- $90,383
- Median home value
- $424,500
- Median rent
- $1,504/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Wareham had 23,303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 651 per sq mi (251 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wareham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plymouth County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 23,303 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.82 sq mi (92.8 km²) |
| Water area | 10.45 sq mi (27.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7613° N, 70.7067° W |
| ZIP codes | 02571, 02538, 02558, 02576 |
| Official website | wareham.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502372985 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wareham
- Wareham Center1.1 mi SW
- Weweantic2.0 mi SW
- Onset2.3 mi SE
- West Wareham3.4 mi NW
- White Island Shores4.4 mi NE
- Marion4.4 mi SW
- Buzzards Bay4.7 mi E
- Marion Center5.2 mi SW
- Pocasset6.0 mi SE
- Monument Beach6.2 mi SE
- Bourne6.7 mi SE
- Rochester6.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wareham
What county is Wareham in?
Wareham is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Wareham, MA?
23,303 people lived in Wareham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wareham, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02571. Other ZIP codes: 02538, 02558, 02576.
What is the elevation of Wareham?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wareham?
Wareham Center (1.1 mi), Weweantic (2.0 mi), Onset (2.3 mi), West Wareham (3.4 mi), White Island Shores (4.4 mi).
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