City

Buzzards Bay, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥14,034Population
💰$87,317Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$477,200Median Home Value▲ 71% above avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 3.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.2%
Asian3.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma198 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,145 (20.2%)
Some College1,214 (11.4%)
Associates1,480 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,052 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree4,527 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 20.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad20.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,317 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$477,200 ▲ 71% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,496/mo
Total Housing Units7,742
Vacant Units1,314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Buzzards Bay, MA

Buzzards Bay is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 14,034 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.39 years.

Economically, Buzzards Bay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,317 is near the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buzzards Bay is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $477,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,495 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buzzards Bay is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.25%).

Buzzards Bay, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Buzzards Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02532 13,180 $89,411 $477,200 $1,474 3.6% 53.0% 77.4%
02542 854 $55,000 $1,830 2.7% 42.0% 0.0%