| ZIP Code | 02671 |
|---|---|
| City | West Harwich |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 41.670336 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.111068 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.2% ▲ 81% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.0% ▲ 104% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 95 (11.3%) |
| Some College | 64 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 77 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 124 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 465 (55.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,917 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $593,500 ▲ 113% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,430 |
| Vacant Units | 960 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,430 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 960 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 02671 is located in West Harwich, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. With a population of 932, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.6 years. Economically, 02671 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,917 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02671 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $593,500 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 02671 is primarily White (91.42%). Residents are highly educated — 70.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02671 stands at 10.0%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 02671 in West Harwich, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 932 residents, a median household income of $101,917, and a median home value of $593,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.