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Buzzards Bay, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02532

Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,690
343/sq mi
$87,773
Median income
$497,600
Median home value
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buzzards Bay pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
343
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02532 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buzzards Bay, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 12,690 residents across 37.0 square miles, a density of 343 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02532 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,773 (24% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,038. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $497,600 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,512 monthly, and 78.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02532, plus 6 more within Barnstable County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buzzards Bay, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02532.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02532, Buzzards Bay, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,690

Population

37.0

Area (sq mi)

343

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02532?

53.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$87,773

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$53,038

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02532 ranks nationally

Buzzards Bay, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,773 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,487

Total Housing Units

6,135

Occupied Units

1,352

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$497,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,512

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

313

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+213%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02532 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 199
2021 +15.6% 230
2022 +18.6% 273
2023 +6.2% 289
2024 +8.1% 313

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 332 business establishments in ZIP 02532, employing approximately 3,704 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,242,000.

332

Businesses

3,704

Employees

$197.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 46 13.9%
Retail trade 45 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 33 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.1%
Wholesale trade 9 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.4%
Finance and insurance 8 2.4%
Educational services 7 2.1%
Information 6 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Manufacturing 5 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02532 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02532 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02553 Monument Beach, MA 226 2.9 mi
02558 Onset, MA 2,156 2.9 mi
02538 East Wareham, MA 3,603 3.2 mi
02559 Pocasset, MA 3,376 4.2 mi
02561 Sagamore, MA 539 3.5 mi
02542 Buzzards Bay, MA 1,139 4.3 mi
02562 Sagamore Beach, MA 2,977 4.4 mi
02534 Cataumet, MA 842 6.0 mi
02571 Wareham, MA 10,481 5.3 mi
02556 North Falmouth, MA 3,115 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

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East Falmouth, MA
Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
Hyannis, MA
Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
Mashpee, MA
Pop: 14,006
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
Sandwich, MA
Pop: 10,359
02631 standard
Brewster, MA
Pop: 9,679

Related Areas

Barnstable County Buzzards Bay, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02532 in? ▼
ZIP code 02532 (Buzzards Bay) is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Barnstable County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barnstable-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02532? ▼
ZIP code 02532 in Buzzards Bay, MA has a population of 12,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02532? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02532 is $87,773, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02532? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02532 is $497,600, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02532? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02532 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02532? ▼
ZIP code 02532 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 3,704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02532? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02532 are: Construction (49), Accommodation and food services (46), Retail trade (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02532? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02532 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02532? ▼
In ZIP code 02532, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02532? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02532 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02532? ▼
In ZIP code 02532, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02532? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02532 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.