Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 50% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,795 (18.6%) |
| Some College | 1,617 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 1,764 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,262 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,495 (49.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,880 ▲ 43% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,119,571 ▲ 302% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,524/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 17,674 |
| Vacant Units | 10,321 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dukes County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,742 residents. With a median age of 49.55, it is a mature county.
Dukes County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $108,879 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 5.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in Dukes County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $1,119,571 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,523. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Dukes County are primarily White (81.09%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Dukes County, MA is a upper-middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02535 | Chilmark | 2,393 | $144,833 | $1,805,200 | $1,771 | 10.0% | 70.6% |
| 02713 | Cuttyhunk | 42 | $78,750 | $700,000 | — | 0.0% | 86.5% |
| 02539 | Edgartown | 5,212 | $89,710 | $1,171,700 | $1,717 | 8.8% | 54.8% |
| 02557 | Oak Bluffs | 1,849 | $95,287 | $1,006,000 | — | 22.3% | 57.3% |
| 02568 | Vineyard Haven | 8,829 | $93,615 | $911,300 | $1,172 | 4.7% | 52.7% |
| 02575 | West Tisbury | 2,417 | $181,304 | $1,183,300 | $2,146 | 0.0% | 71.5% |