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Chilmark, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02535

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

1,177
19/sq mi
$153,966
Median income
$1,888,000
Median home value
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chilmark pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02535 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02535 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts, home to just 1,177 residents across 63.3 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02535 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,966 (33% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $92,785. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. Housing costs here run $1,888,000 for a typical home value (215% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,738 a month; 86.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is -. To put 02535 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Dukes County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02535

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chilmark, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02535.

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 02535, Chilmark, 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

1,177

Population

63.3

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02535?

52.3

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$153,966

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$92,785

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02535 ranks nationally

Chilmark, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,966 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,131

Total Housing Units

818

Occupied Units

1,313

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$1,888,000

Median Home Value

+215% vs state

$1,738

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 02535, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,217,000.

59

Businesses

152

Employees

$16.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 11 18.6%
Construction 10 16.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 11.9%
Retail trade 5 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.8%
Educational services 4 6.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 5.1%

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 02535 vs 02575 →

ZIP 02535 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 02535 ranks #3 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 02535 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 02535 ranks #2 of 5 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
02575 West Tisbury, MA 2,725 5.9 mi
02543 Woods Hole, MA 635 10.0 mi
02713 Cuttyhunk, MA 52 8.9 mi
02568 Vineyard Haven, MA 4,000 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dukes County

02557 standard
Oak Bluffs, MA
Pop: 4,491
02539 standard
Edgartown, MA
Pop: 4,067
02568 standard
Vineyard Haven, MA
Pop: 4,000
02575 standard
West Tisbury, MA
Pop: 2,725
02713 standard
Cuttyhunk, MA
Pop: 52

Related Areas

Dukes County Chilmark, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02535 in? ▼
ZIP code 02535 (Chilmark) is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts. Dukes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dukes-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02535? ▼
ZIP code 02535 in Chilmark, MA has a population of 1,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02535? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02535 is $153,966, which is 102% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02535? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02535 is $1,888,000, which is 579% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02535? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02535 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02535? ▼
ZIP code 02535 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02535? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02535 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Construction (10), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02535? ▼
In ZIP code 02535, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.4% 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 02535? ▼
In ZIP code 02535, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02535? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02535 is 4.5% 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.