City

Orleans, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥6,342Population
💰$98,798Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂63.9Median Age
🏠$816,700Median Home Value▲ 193% above avg
🎓66.5%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian0.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
12%
45–64
24%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads66.5% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate640 (12.7%)
Some College535 (10.6%)
Associates505 (10%)
Bachelors448 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree2,902 (57.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 12.7%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 57.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad12.7%
Some College10.6%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate57.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,798 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$816,700 ▲ 193% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,181/mo
Total Housing Units5,685
Vacant Units2,683

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Orleans, MA

Orleans is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,342 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.9 years.

Economically, Orleans is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,798 is above the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Orleans is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $816,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,181 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orleans is highly educated. 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orleans
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02653 6,342 $98,798 $816,700 $1,181 3.1% 66.5% 78.1%