| ZIP Code | 02559 |
|---|---|
| City | Pocasset |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Latitude | 41.690243 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.616283 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 84% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 487 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 203 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 276 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 295 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,039 (45.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,698 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $563,500 ▲ 102% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $671/mo ↓ 57% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,575 |
| Vacant Units | 1,131 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,575 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,131 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 02559 is located in Pocasset, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 2,812, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.5 years. Economically, 02559 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,698 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02559 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $563,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $671 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 02559 is primarily White (96.37%). Residents are well-educated — 58.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02559 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 02559 in Pocasset, MA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,812 residents, a median household income of $88,698, and a median home value of $563,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.