City

East Sandwich, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,486Population
💰$131,150Median HH Income▲ 72% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$617,600Median Home Value▲ 122% above avg
🎓61.2%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 3.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black3.2%
Asian1.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads61.2% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,019 (22.6%)
Some College257 (5.7%)
Associates463 (10.3%)
Bachelors494 (11%)
Graduate Degree2,263 (50.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 50.3%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College5.7%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate50.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,150 ▲ 72% above avg
Median Home Value$617,600 ▲ 122% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,328/mo
Total Housing Units3,280
Vacant Units876

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About East Sandwich, MA

East Sandwich is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,486 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, East Sandwich is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,150 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in East Sandwich is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $617,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,328 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Sandwich is highly educated. 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Sandwich
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02537 6,486 $131,150 $617,600 $1,328 2.1% 61.2% 91.3%