City

Brewster, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥10,189Population
💰$93,427Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$621,800Median Home Value▲ 123% above avg
🎓58.9%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.4%
Asian1.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads58.9% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,541 (19.3%)
Some College872 (10.9%)
Associates859 (10.8%)
Bachelors646 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree4,051 (50.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 50.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad19.3%
Some College10.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate50.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,427 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$621,800 ▲ 123% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,386/mo
Total Housing Units8,215
Vacant Units3,495

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Brewster, MA

Brewster is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,189 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.6 years.

Economically, Brewster is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,427 is above the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Brewster is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $621,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,386 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brewster is well-educated. 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brewster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02631 10,189 $93,427 $621,800 $1,386 8.4% 58.9% 79.0%