Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,413 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 36,320 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 16,820 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 21,431 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 17,190 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 82,363 (46.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,834 ▲ 28% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $577,831 ▲ 107% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,596/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 167,074 |
| Vacant Units | 63,069 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Barnstable County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 55 ZIP codes spanning 52 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 232,112 residents. With a median age of 54.15, it is a mature county.
Barnstable County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $97,833 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in Barnstable County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $577,831 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,595. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Barnstable County are primarily White (85.8%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Barnstable County, MA is a middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 55 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02630 | Barnstable | 2,539 | $137,875 | $686,300 | $2,461 | 0.0% | 76.7% |
| 02631 | Brewster | 10,189 | $93,427 | $621,800 | $1,386 | 8.4% | 58.9% |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay | 13,180 | $89,411 | $477,200 | $1,474 | 3.6% | 53.0% |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay | 854 | $55,000 | — | $1,830 | 2.7% | 42.0% |
| 02534 | Cataumet | 1,284 | $171,169 | $1,010,500 | — | 0.0% | 72.7% |
| 02632 | Centerville | 12,217 | $121,295 | $542,000 | $2,191 | 3.9% | 58.9% |
| 02633 | Chatham | 4,536 | $94,036 | $881,400 | $1,005 | 5.3% | 68.4% |
| 02635 | Cotuit | 3,673 | $118,295 | $649,900 | $2,122 | 5.6% | 64.8% |
| 02637 | Cummaquid | 351 | $218,165 | $860,700 | — | 0.0% | 86.7% |
| 02638 | Dennis | 3,256 | $117,619 | $714,000 | $1,689 | 1.5% | 48.3% |
| 02639 | Dennis Port | 3,387 | $64,051 | $451,700 | $1,296 | 6.3% | 45.2% |
| 02536 | East Falmouth | 21,100 | $95,295 | $496,500 | $1,473 | 5.6% | 55.1% |
| 02537 | East Sandwich | 6,486 | $131,150 | $617,600 | $1,328 | 2.1% | 61.2% |
| 02642 | Eastham | 5,772 | $72,683 | $668,400 | $1,692 | 8.4% | 62.4% |
| 02540 | Falmouth | 8,354 | $88,266 | $756,300 | $1,328 | 5.1% | 66.1% |
| 02644 | Forestdale | 3,618 | $105,000 | $459,400 | $1,790 | 2.7% | 49.3% |
| 02645 | Harwich | 11,060 | $89,898 | $581,200 | $1,809 | 4.8% | 50.4% |
| 02646 | Harwich Port | 1,715 | $74,276 | $723,600 | $1,964 | 4.2% | 74.5% |
| 02601 | Hyannis | 16,066 | $62,989 | $408,800 | $1,629 | 3.6% | 38.6% |
| 02648 | Marstons Mills | 7,592 | $131,125 | $580,700 | $1,533 | 2.8% | 56.3% |
| 02649 | Mashpee | 15,234 | $95,852 | $515,800 | $1,808 | 5.1% | 54.7% |
| 02650 | North Chatham | 1,017 | $65,982 | $973,800 | — | 4.1% | 63.1% |
| 02556 | North Falmouth | 2,586 | $133,929 | $658,600 | — | 5.9% | 74.8% |
| 02653 | Orleans | 6,342 | $98,798 | $816,700 | $1,181 | 3.1% | 66.5% |
| 02655 | Osterville | 3,535 | $100,927 | $746,200 | $1,781 | 1.6% | 70.7% |
| 02559 | Pocasset | 2,812 | $88,698 | $563,500 | $671 | 0.8% | 58.0% |
| 02657 | Provincetown | 3,681 | $104,500 | $769,500 | $1,306 | 9.0% | 70.0% |
| 02562 | Sagamore Beach | 3,698 | $141,324 | $575,600 | $1,802 | 4.2% | 54.1% |
| 02563 | Sandwich | 10,315 | $117,558 | $552,900 | $1,764 | 4.2% | 59.7% |
| 02659 | South Chatham | 1,090 | $87,368 | $650,400 | $1,232 | 4.7% | 66.9% |
| 02660 | South Dennis | 6,767 | $91,449 | $502,500 | $1,513 | 4.3% | 53.6% |
| 02664 | South Yarmouth | 9,720 | $78,796 | $479,400 | $1,692 | 9.6% | 46.5% |
| 02666 | Truro | 751 | $111,344 | $670,700 | — | 0.0% | 77.2% |
| 02667 | Wellfleet | 3,925 | $115,469 | $760,000 | $1,200 | 5.2% | 62.6% |
| 02668 | West Barnstable | 2,514 | $108,042 | $622,100 | — | 2.4% | 56.2% |
| 02670 | West Dennis | 1,071 | $89,875 | $647,400 | $1,493 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| 02671 | West Harwich | 932 | $101,917 | $593,500 | — | 10.0% | 70.2% |
| 02673 | West Yarmouth | 8,969 | $73,846 | $445,100 | $1,502 | 4.3% | 44.6% |
| 02543 | Woods Hole | 810 | $73,611 | $909,100 | $1,206 | 4.7% | 82.4% |
| 02675 | Yarmouth Port | 6,919 | $111,555 | $544,300 | $1,673 | 3.2% | 62.0% |