| ZIP Code | 02644 |
|---|---|
| City | Forestdale |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508 |
| Elevation | 150 ft |
| Latitude | 41.683488 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.510786 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.3% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 496 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 344 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 386 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 266 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 938 (38.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,000 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $459,400 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,790/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,547 |
| Vacant Units | 139 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,547 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 139 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 02644 is located in Forestdale, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 3,618, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 02644 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,000 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02644 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $459,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,790 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 02644 is primarily White (93.28%). Residents are well-educated — 49.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02644 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 02644 in Forestdale, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,618 residents, a median household income of $105,000, and a median home value of $459,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.