City

Woods Hole, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥810Population
💰$73,611Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂68.5Median Age
🏠$909,100Median Home Value▲ 226% above avg
🎓82.4%College Grads▲ 113% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2%Other: 3.8%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
12%
65+
39%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.73
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads82.4% ▲ 113% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate55 (9.8%)
Some College6 (1.1%)
Associates38 (6.8%)
Bachelors7 (1.2%)
Graduate Degree456 (81.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.8%Some College: 1.1%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 1.2%Graduate: 81.1%Edu
HS Grad9.8%
Some College1.1%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors1.2%
Graduate81.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
16%
$200k–$300k
2%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,611 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$909,100 ▲ 226% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,206/mo
Total Housing Units1,093
Vacant Units625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
72%
About Woods Hole, MA

Woods Hole is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 810 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.5 years.

Economically, Woods Hole is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,611 is near the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Woods Hole is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $909,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,206 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Woods Hole is highly educated. 82.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (94.2%).

Woods Hole, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Woods Hole
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02543 810 $73,611 $909,100 $1,206 4.7% 82.4% 81.2%