City

Forestdale, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,618Population
💰$105,000Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$459,400Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓49.3%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads49.3% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate496 (20.3%)
Some College344 (14.1%)
Associates386 (15.8%)
Bachelors266 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree938 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 20.3%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad20.3%
Some College14.1%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,000 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$459,400 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,790/mo
Total Housing Units1,547
Vacant Units139

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About Forestdale, MA

Forestdale is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,618 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Forestdale is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,000 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Forestdale is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $459,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,790 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forestdale is well-educated. 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forestdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02644 3,618 $105,000 $459,400 $1,790 2.7% 49.3% 90.1%