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 High-density area
- $87,773
- Median income Above-median income area
- $497,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02532 (Buzzards Bay, MA) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.5 in 2023 to 312.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,038. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $497,600 (17% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,512; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02532 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 02532?
53.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
7.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$53,038
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02532 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Buzzards Bay, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,773 27th percentile higher than 27% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,487housing units
7,487
Total Housing Units
6,135
Occupied Units
1,352
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$497,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02532 vs 02553 →
ZIP 02532 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
12,690 residents
- 02571
Wareham (02571)
10,481 residents
- 02538 3,603
East Wareham (02538)
3,603 residents
- 02559 3,376
Pocasset (02559)
3,376 residents
- 02556 3,115
North Falmouth (02556)
3,115 residents
- 02562 2,977
Sagamore Beach (02562)
2,977 residents
- 02558 2,156
Onset (02558)
2,156 residents
- 02542 1,139
Buzzards Bay (02542)
1,139 residents
- 02534 842
Cataumet (02534)
842 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02532 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02534
Cataumet (02534)
$137,066 median income
- 02538
East Wareham (02538)
$123,750 median income
- 02556
North Falmouth (02556)
$121,810 median income
- 02562
Sagamore Beach (02562)
$120,000 median income
- 02571
Wareham (02571)
$94,265 median income
- 02559
Pocasset (02559)
$90,855 median income
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
$87,773 median income
- 02558
Onset (02558)
$79,598 median income
- 02542
Buzzards Bay (02542)
$62,083 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02532, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,690 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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