City

West Barnstable, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥2,514Population
💰$108,042Median HH Income▲ 42% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$622,100Median Home Value▲ 123% above avg
🎓56.2%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White95.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads56.2% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate228 (12.3%)
Some College87 (4.7%)
Associates490 (26.3%)
Bachelors171 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree874 (47%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 12.3%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 47%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad12.3%
Some College4.7%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate47.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,042 ▲ 42% above avg
Median Home Value$622,100 ▲ 123% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,315
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About West Barnstable, MA

West Barnstable is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,514 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, West Barnstable is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $108,042 is above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Barnstable is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $622,100, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Barnstable is well-educated. 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Barnstable
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02668 2,514 $108,042 $622,100 2.4% 56.2% 85.3%