City

Oak Bluffs, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dukes County  ·  Massachusetts

👥1,849Population
💰$95,287Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$1,006,000Median Home Value▲ 261% above avg
🎓57.3%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊22.3%Unemployment▲ 355% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.7% Female 60.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 12.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black12.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads57.3% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment22.3% ▲ 355% above avg
HS Graduate347 (23.6%)
Some College45 (3.1%)
Associates237 (16.1%)
Bachelors226 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree618 (42%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 3.1%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 42%Edu
HS Grad23.6%
Some College3.1%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate42.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,287 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$1,006,000 ▲ 261% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,790
Vacant Units1,866

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
2000+
81%
About Oak Bluffs, MA

Oak Bluffs is a city in Massachusetts, located in Dukes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,849 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Oak Bluffs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,287 is above the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Bluffs is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,006,000, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Bluffs is well-educated. 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Bluffs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02557 1,849 $95,287 $1,006,000 22.3% 57.3% 67.2%