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 High-density area
- $100,497
- Median income Above-median income area
- $558,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02536 (East Falmouth, MA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 318.0 in 2023 to 336.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,088. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $558,600 (7% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,626; 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02536 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 02536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Falmouth, MA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$60,088
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02536 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
East Falmouth, 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)
$100,497 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
12,275housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
19,583 residents
- 02649
Mashpee (02649)
14,006 residents
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
8,221 residents
- 02568 4,000
Vineyard Haven (02568)
4,000 residents
- 02644 3,955
Forestdale (02644)
3,955 residents
- 02559 3,376
Pocasset (02559)
3,376 residents
- 02635 3,296
Cotuit (02635)
3,296 residents
- 02556 3,115
North Falmouth (02556)
3,115 residents
- 02542 1,139
Buzzards Bay (02542)
1,139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02536 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02536 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02534
Cataumet (02534)
$137,066 median income
- 02556
North Falmouth (02556)
$121,810 median income
- 02568
Vineyard Haven (02568)
$115,417 median income
- 02635
Cotuit (02635)
$110,197 median income
- 02644
Forestdale (02644)
$108,158 median income
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
$100,497 median income
- 02649
Mashpee (02649)
$95,299 median income
- 02559
Pocasset (02559)
$90,855 median income
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
$77,295 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02536, 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 (19,583 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 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.
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