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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02738

Plymouth County · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Typical home value

$823,952[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+190.1%
vs metro
+13.5%
vs state
+34.7%
ZIP 02738 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02738 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02738 is worth $823,952 — 13.5% above the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,104[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Plymouth County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
5,310[3]
Median household income
$143,092[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Plymouth County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-307[5]
Moved in
12,131
Moved out
12,438

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Sippican

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Marion

    389 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,166
Loan principal$659,161
Down payment$164,790
Total interest paid$840,724

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$5,443
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
25th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02738?
The typical home in 02738 is worth $823,952, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02738?
Home values in 02738 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 02738?
The effective property tax rate in 02738 is 0.9% — roughly $7,104 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02738?
ZIP code 02738 has a population of 5,310 and a median household income of $143,092.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • MA

    Typical home
    $824,621
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Maynard CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $824,955
    Gross yield
  • Waltham, MA

    Typical home
    $821,658
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Boston, MA

    Typical home
    $820,765
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Wakefield CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $827,168
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • MA

    Typical home
    $820,269
    Gross yield

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