ZIP Code 02534
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Cataumet · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 842
- Median income
- $137,066
- Median home value
- $685,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.2%
- Land area
- 5.9 sq mi
142/sq mi
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 146% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.8
New York
ZIP code 02534 in Cataumet, Massachusetts has a population of 842. The median household income is $137,066, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $685,600, 146% above the US average. 72.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02534 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.9 square miles in Cataumet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 842 residents, producing a population density of 142 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02534 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02534 sits at $137,066 (18% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $90,226. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $685,600 (14% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02534 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02534 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$90,226
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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