| ZIP Code | 02642 |
|---|---|
| City | Eastham |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 37 ft |
| Latitude | 41.8416 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.974973 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.4% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.4% ▲ 72% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 838 (18.9%) |
| Some College | 366 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 430 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 484 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,286 (51.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,683 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $668,400 ▲ 140% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,692/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,349 |
| Vacant Units | 3,489 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,349 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,489 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
ZIP code 02642 is located in Eastham, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 5,772, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.2 years. Economically, 02642 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,683 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02642 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $668,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,692 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 02642 is primarily White (88.53%). Residents are highly educated — 62.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%.
The unemployment rate in 02642 stands at 8.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 02642 in Eastham, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,772 residents, a median household income of $72,683, and a median home value of $668,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.