Cataumet, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02534
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 842
- 142/sq mi High-density area
- $137,066
- Median income Above-median income area
- $685,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cataumet pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 142
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02534 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02534 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cataumet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to just 842 residents across 5.9 square miles, a density of 142 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02534 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,066 (18% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,226. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $685,600 (14% above the average Massachusetts ZIP); 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02534 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 02534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cataumet, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02534.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 02534, Cataumet, 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
842
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
142
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02534?
55.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
6.3%
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?
$137,066
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$90,226
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02534 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Cataumet, 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)
$137,066 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
836housing units
836
Total Housing Units
575
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$685,600
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
1974
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
+79.4%
YoY Change (2022)
403
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+303%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02534 have increased 79.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -5.5% | 190 |
| 2019 | +11.1% | 211 |
| 2020 | -4.8% | 201 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 225 |
| 2022 | +79.4% | 403 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 02534, employing approximately 358 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,351,000.
55
Businesses
358
Employees
$28.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 23.6% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.5% |
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 02534 vs 02559 →
ZIP 02534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
19,583 residents
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
12,690 residents
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
8,221 residents
- 02644 3,955
Forestdale (02644)
3,955 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
- 02558 2,156
Onset (02558)
2,156 residents
- 02542 1,139
Buzzards Bay (02542)
1,139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02534 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02534 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
- 02644
Forestdale (02644)
$108,158 median income
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
$100,497 median income
- 02559
Pocasset (02559)
$90,855 median income
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
$87,773 median income
- 02558
Onset (02558)
$79,598 median income
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
$77,295 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02534 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3,376 | 1.7 mi |
| 02556 | North Falmouth, MA | 3,115 | 1.9 mi |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 226 | 3.2 mi |
| 02540 | Falmouth, MA | 8,221 | 6.6 mi |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 12,690 | 6.0 mi |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,139 | 4.5 mi |
| 02558 | Onset, MA | 2,156 | 5.6 mi |
| 02536 | East Falmouth, MA | 19,583 | 5.6 mi |
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 3,955 | 5.8 mi |
| 02538 | East Wareham, MA | 3,603 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02534, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 02534 in?
ZIP code 02534 (Cataumet) 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 02534?
ZIP code 02534 in Cataumet, MA has a population of 842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02534?
The median household income in ZIP 02534 is $137,066, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02534?
The median home value in ZIP 02534 is $685,600, which is 146% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02534 is White at 83.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02534?
ZIP code 02534 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02534 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02534 increased by 79.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. 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 02534?
In ZIP code 02534, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02534?
In ZIP code 02534, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02534 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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