ZIP Code 02536
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East Falmouth · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 19,583
- Median income
- $100,497
- Median home value
- $558,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.5%
- Land area
- 71.7 sq mi
273/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 101% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 53
New York
ZIP code 02536 in East Falmouth, Massachusetts has a population of 19,583. The median household income is $100,497, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $558,600, 101% above the US average. 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02536 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.7 square miles in East Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 19,583 residents, producing a population density of 273 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 02536 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02536 sits at $100,497 (13% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $60,088. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $558,600 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,626 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02536 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02536 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 02536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02536.
- Construction
Construction
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 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 02536, East Falmouth, 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
19,583
Population
71.7
Area (sq mi)
273
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02536?
53.0
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
9.2%
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?
$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
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?
12,275
Total Housing Units
9,100
Occupied Units
3,175
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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