| ZIP Code | 02655 |
|---|---|
| City | Osterville |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 14 ft |
| Latitude | 41.627984 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.392013 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.9 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.7% ▲ 83% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 66% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 329 (11.9%) |
| Some College | 142 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 296 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 358 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,599 (57.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,927 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $746,200 ▲ 168% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,781/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,014 |
| Vacant Units | 1,373 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,014 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,373 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 02655 is located in Osterville, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 3,535, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.9 years. Economically, 02655 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,927 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02655 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $746,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,781 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 02655 is primarily White (82.23%). Residents are highly educated — 70.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02655 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 02655 in Osterville, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,535 residents, a median household income of $100,927, and a median home value of $746,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.