| ZIP Code | 02562 |
|---|---|
| City | Sagamore Beach |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Latitude | 41.787984 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.527592 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 1.3% ▼ 87% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.1% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 13% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 382 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 163 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 635 (24.7%) |
| Bachelors | 157 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,234 (48%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $141,324 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $575,600 ▲ 106% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,802/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,788 |
| Vacant Units | 376 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 376 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 02562 is located in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 3,698, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 02562 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $141,324 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02562 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $575,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,802 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 02562 is primarily White (95.13%). Residents are well-educated — 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.3%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02562 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 02562 in Sagamore Beach, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,698 residents, a median household income of $141,324, and a median home value of $575,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.