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East Falmouth, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02536

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

19,583
273/sq mi
$100,497
Median income
$558,600
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Falmouth pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
273
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02536 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 19,583 residents across 71.7 square miles, a density of 273 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02536 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,497 (13% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $60,088. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. Median home value sits at $558,600 (7% below the state average), median rent at $1,626 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Barnstable County, letting you compare 02536 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 02536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Falmouth, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02536.

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 02536, East Falmouth, 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

19,583

Population

71.7

Area (sq mi)

273

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02536?

53.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$100,497

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$60,088

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02536 ranks nationally

East Falmouth, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,497 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,275

Total Housing Units

9,100

Occupied Units

3,175

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$558,600

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,626

Median Rent

1976

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

336

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+236%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02536 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 203
2021 +14.7% 232
2022 +19.2% 277
2023 +14.8% 318
2024 +5.7% 336

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 425 business establishments in ZIP 02536, employing approximately 3,234 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,986,000.

425

Businesses

3,234

Employees

$200.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 95 22.4%
Retail trade 49 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 44 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 38 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 23 5.4%
Manufacturing 19 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.1%
Wholesale trade 10 2.4%
Educational services 7 1.6%
Finance and insurance 6 1.4%

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 02536 vs 02540 →

ZIP 02536 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 02536 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02536 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 02536 ranks #6 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
02540 Falmouth, MA 8,221 3.6 mi
02649 Mashpee, MA 14,006 4.2 mi
02556 North Falmouth, MA 3,115 4.2 mi
02534 Cataumet, MA 842 5.6 mi
02542 Buzzards Bay, MA 1,139 7.4 mi
02559 Pocasset, MA 3,376 7.0 mi
02644 Forestdale, MA 3,955 6.7 mi
02635 Cotuit, MA 3,296 6.8 mi
02553 Monument Beach, MA 226 8.5 mi
02568 Vineyard Haven, MA 4,000 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

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
02631 standard
Brewster, MA
Pop: 9,679

Related Areas

Barnstable County East Falmouth, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02536 in? ▼
ZIP code 02536 (East Falmouth) 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 02536? ▼
ZIP code 02536 in East Falmouth, MA has a population of 19,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02536 is $100,497, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02536 is $558,600, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02536 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02536? ▼
ZIP code 02536 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 3,234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02536? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02536 are: Construction (95), Retail trade (49), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02536? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02536 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 02536? ▼
In ZIP code 02536, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02536? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02536 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02536? ▼
In ZIP code 02536, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02536 is 7.7% 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.