City

Chatham, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥4,536Population
💰$94,036Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂64.8Median Age
🏠$881,400Median Home Value▲ 216% above avg
🎓68.4%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 2.8%Asian: 3.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black2.8%
Asian3.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
6%
18–24
8%
25–44
12%
45–64
21%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads68.4% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate547 (15.7%)
Some College175 (5%)
Associates372 (10.7%)
Bachelors208 (6%)
Graduate Degree2,171 (62.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 15.7%Some College: 5%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 62.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad15.7%
Some College5.0%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate62.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,036 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$881,400 ▲ 216% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,005/mo
Total Housing Units5,425
Vacant Units3,182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Chatham, MA

Chatham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,536 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.8 years.

Economically, Chatham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,036 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chatham is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $881,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,005 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chatham is highly educated. 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02633 4,536 $94,036 $881,400 $1,005 5.3% 68.4% 88.6%