City

Barnstable, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,539Population
💰$137,875Median HH Income▲ 81% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$686,300Median Home Value▲ 146% above avg
🎓76.7%College Grads▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic5.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
College Grads76.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.8%)
HS Graduate97 (5.4%)
Some College191 (10.7%)
Associates114 (6.4%)
Bachelors218 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,154 (64.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 5.4%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 64.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad5.4%
Some College10.7%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate64.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
81%

Financials

Median HH Income$137,875 ▲ 81% above avg
Median Home Value$686,300 ▲ 146% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,461/mo
Total Housing Units1,062
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About Barnstable, MA

Barnstable is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,539 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Barnstable is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $137,875 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Barnstable is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $686,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,461 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnstable is highly educated. 76.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.81%).

Barnstable, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Barnstable
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02630 2,539 $137,875 $686,300 $2,461 0.0% 76.7% 90.0%