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 Moderate-density area
- $153,966
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,888,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,785. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,888,000 (215% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 86.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,738.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Dukes County, so 02535 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 02535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chilmark, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02535.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02535?
52.3
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
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?
$153,966
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$92,785
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02535 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Chilmark, 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)
$153,966 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
2,131housing units
2,131
Total Housing Units
818
Occupied Units
1,313
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,888,000
Median Home Value
+215% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02568
Vineyard Haven (02568)
4,000 residents
- 02575
West Tisbury (02575)
2,725 residents
- 02535 1,177
Chilmark (02535)
1,177 residents
- 02543 635
Woods Hole (02543)
635 residents
- 02713 52
Cuttyhunk (02713)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02535 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02535 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02575
West Tisbury (02575)
$173,417 median income
- 02535
Chilmark (02535)
$153,966 median income
- 02568
Vineyard Haven (02568)
$115,417 median income
- 02713
Cuttyhunk (02713)
$79,167 median income
- 02543
Woods Hole (02543)
$72,349 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02535, 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 (1,177 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 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.
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