City

Harwich, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥11,060Population
💰$89,898Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂56.9Median Age
🏠$581,200Median Home Value▲ 108% above avg
🎓50.4%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads50.4% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0%)
HS Graduate2,039 (24.1%)
Some College763 (9%)
Associates1,384 (16.4%)
Bachelors730 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree3,528 (41.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 9%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
HS Grad24.1%
Some College9.0%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,898 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$581,200 ▲ 108% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,809/mo
Total Housing Units6,745
Vacant Units1,914

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Harwich, MA

Harwich is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,060 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.9 years.

Economically, Harwich is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,898 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Harwich is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $581,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,809 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harwich is well-educated. 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harwich
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02645 11,060 $89,898 $581,200 $1,809 4.8% 50.4% 83.2%