ZIP Code 02537
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East Sandwich · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 6,293
- Median income
- $136,506
- Median home value
- $639,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.5%
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi
199/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 130% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.9
New York
ZIP code 02537 in East Sandwich, Massachusetts has a population of 6,293. The median household income is $136,506, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $639,500, 130% above the US average. 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02537 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.6 square miles in East Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,293 residents, producing a population density of 199 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 02537 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02537 sits at $136,506 (18% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $63,355. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $639,500 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,363 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, 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 02537 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 02537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02537.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 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 02537, East Sandwich, 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
6,293
Population
31.6
Area (sq mi)
199
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02537?
49.9
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
4.4%
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?
$136,506
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$63,355
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
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?
3,370
Total Housing Units
2,534
Occupied Units
836
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$639,500
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$1,363
Median Rent
1983
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
+17.4%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02537 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 184 |
| 2021 | +16.3% | 214 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 248 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 259 |
| 2024 | +17.4% | 305 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 02537, employing approximately 1,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,138,000.
136
Businesses
1,145
Employees
$66.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 18.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 17.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.2% |
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 02537 vs 02563 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02563 | Sandwich, MA | 10,359 | 2.1 mi |
| 02648 | Marstons Mills, MA | 7,301 | 4.2 mi |
| 02668 | West Barnstable, MA | 3,278 | 4.5 mi |
| 02635 | Cotuit, MA | 3,296 | 7.3 mi |
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 3,955 | 4.8 mi |
| 02561 | Sagamore, MA | 539 | 5.5 mi |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,139 | 5.8 mi |
| 02562 | Sagamore Beach, MA | 2,977 | 6.0 mi |
| 02655 | Osterville, MA | 3,518 | 7.3 mi |
| 02632 | Centerville, MA | 10,742 | 6.7 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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