02038 ZIP Code
Franklin, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02038 |
| City/Town: | Franklin |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,777 |
| Median Household Income: | $138,062 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,398 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,580 |
| Median Home Value: | $516,500 |
| Land Area: | 26.6 sq miles
69.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.0849, -71.4106 |
Population Information (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,777 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,656 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,121 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,209 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,434 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,300 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,345 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,188 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,508 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,778 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,839 | 17.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,855 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,894 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,761 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,112 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 554 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $516,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,792 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,580 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,131 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 449 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,604 | 79.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,527 | 20.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,301 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 368 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 251 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,057 | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,308 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,916 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,893 | 30.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,508 | 24.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02038 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $138,062 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $164,623 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $170,487 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,398 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,581 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,526 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,055 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,725 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,370 | 83.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,497 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 659 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,921 | 88.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 489 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,855 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 93 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,409 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 858 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,357 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 203 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 375 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 757 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02038 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 256 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 246 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 426 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 433 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 459 | 3.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,265 | 10.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,218 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,306 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,832 | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,690 | 30.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02038 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,831 | 69.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 735 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 496 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 311 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 281 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,459 | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02038 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,131 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,805 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 802 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,205 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 680 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 469 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,680 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,247 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,352 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,576 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 678 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 785 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,297 | 98.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,890 | 88.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,732 | 23.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 391 | 1.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02038 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,275 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,959 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,770 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 255 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 144 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 660 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02038 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,024 | 63.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,238 | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 479 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 600 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 632 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 309 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,292 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02038 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,111 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,162 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,776 | 22.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,318 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 952 | 7.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,473 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 871 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 290 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,586 | 12.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02038 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 187 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,420 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,970 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,107 | 32.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,330 | 26.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 566 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02038 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,680 | 63.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 374 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,530 | 12.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,363 | 19.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 50 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 70 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02038 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 408 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,188 | 26.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,726 | 47.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,809 | 23.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02038 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 173 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 59 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 59 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 91 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 435 | 4.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,734 | 38.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,907 | 51.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 146 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02038 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,725 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,087 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,792 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,131 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,320 | 60.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,393 | 28.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,394 | 11.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,550 | 21.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,295 | 35.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,042 | 25.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02038 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,404 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,753 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,750 | 57.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 710 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,261 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02038 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,863 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 490 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 310 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,902 | 32.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,475 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,686 | 30.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,105 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 807 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,688 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,566 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 512 | 14.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,778 | 49.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,276 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02038 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,695 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,896 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,399 | 48.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,423 | 49.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 745 | 25.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02038 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,894 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,883 | 1434.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,883 | 1434.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,883 | 1434.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 820 | 408.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 256 | 127.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 344 | 171.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 168 | 83.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02038 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,568 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,241 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,327 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 571 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,494 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,052 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 210 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02038 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,131 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,922 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
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