| ZIP Code | 02532 |
|---|---|
| City | Buzzards Bay |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 85 ft |
| Latitude | 41.749522 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.594928 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.1 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.0% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 198 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,066 (20.4%) |
| Some College | 1,177 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 1,325 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,029 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,354 (42.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,411 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $477,200 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,474/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,362 |
| Vacant Units | 1,190 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,362 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,190 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 02532 is located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 13,180, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.1 years. Economically, 02532 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,411 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02532 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $477,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,474 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 02532 is primarily White (88.44%). Residents are well-educated — 53.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02532 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 02532 in Buzzards Bay, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,180 residents, a median household income of $89,411, and a median home value of $477,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.