City

Osterville, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥3,535Population
💰$100,927Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂57.9Median Age
🏠$746,200Median Home Value▲ 168% above avg
🎓70.7%College Grads▲ 83% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 7.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic4.3%
Black7.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads70.7% ▲ 83% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.6%)
HS Graduate329 (11.9%)
Some College142 (5.1%)
Associates296 (10.7%)
Bachelors358 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,599 (57.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 11.9%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 57.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad11.9%
Some College5.1%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate57.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,927 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$746,200 ▲ 168% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,781/mo
Total Housing Units3,014
Vacant Units1,373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Osterville, MA

Osterville is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,535 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.9 years.

Economically, Osterville is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,927 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Osterville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $746,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,781 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Osterville is highly educated. 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Osterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02655 3,535 $100,927 $746,200 $1,781 1.6% 70.7% 92.9%