| ZIP Code | 02563 |
|---|---|
| City | Sandwich |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 169 ft |
| Latitude | 41.751133 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.502518 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.7% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,749 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 692 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 691 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 710 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,953 (50.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,558 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $552,900 ▲ 98% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,764/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,898 |
| Vacant Units | 614 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,898 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 614 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 02563 is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 10,315, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.5 years. Economically, 02563 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,558 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02563 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $552,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,764 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 02563 is primarily White (92.47%). Residents are well-educated — 59.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02563 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 02563 in Sandwich, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,315 residents, a median household income of $117,558, and a median home value of $552,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.