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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
$137,066
Median income
$685,600
Median home value
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $90,226. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $685,600 (14% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.3%.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Barnstable County, letting you compare 02534 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 02534

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cataumet, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02534.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02534?

55.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

How ZIP 02534 ranks nationally

Cataumet, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,066 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.2%

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

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$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

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ZIP 02534 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 02534 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02534 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 02534 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

02536 standard
East Falmouth, MA
Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
Hyannis, MA
Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
Mashpee, MA
Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
Buzzards Bay, MA
Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
Sandwich, MA
Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County Cataumet, MA Massachusetts

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.

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