City

South Chatham, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥1,090Population
💰$87,368Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$650,400Median Home Value▲ 133% above avg
🎓66.9%College Grads▲ 73% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.1%
Black0.9%
Asian1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
40%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads66.9% ▲ 73% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate110 (12%)
Some College76 (8.3%)
Associates117 (12.8%)
Bachelors46 (5%)
Graduate Degree566 (61.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 12%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 61.9%Edu
HS Grad12.0%
Some College8.3%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate61.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,368 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$650,400 ▲ 133% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,232/mo
Total Housing Units1,187
Vacant Units639

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About South Chatham, MA

South Chatham is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,090 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, South Chatham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,368 is near the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Chatham is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $650,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,232 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Chatham is highly educated. 66.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02659 1,090 $87,368 $650,400 $1,232 4.7% 66.9% 88.1%