| ZIP Code | 02668 |
|---|---|
| City | West Barnstable |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Latitude | 41.714328 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.356 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.2% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 228 (12.3%) |
| Some College | 87 (4.7%) |
| Associates | 490 (26.3%) |
| Bachelors | 171 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 874 (47%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,042 ▲ 42% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $622,100 ▲ 123% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,315 |
| Vacant Units | 273 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,315 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 273 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 02668 is located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 2,514, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 02668 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,042 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02668 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $622,100 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 02668 is primarily White (95.66%). Residents are well-educated — 56.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02668 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 02668 in West Barnstable, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,514 residents, a median household income of $108,042, and a median home value of $622,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.