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East Sandwich, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02537

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

6,293
199/sq mi
$136,506
Median income
$639,500
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Sandwich pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
199
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02537 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02537 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 6,293 residents across 31.6 square miles, a density of 199 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02537 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,506 (18% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $63,355. Local economic indicators show a 8.4% poverty rate alongside 1.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $639,500 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,363 monthly, and 90.2% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 02537

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Sandwich, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02537.

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 02537, East Sandwich, 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

6,293

Population

31.6

Area (sq mi)

199

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02537?

49.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

How ZIP 02537 ranks nationally

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

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

$136,506 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$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

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ZIP 02537 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 02537 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02537 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 02537 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

02536 standard
East Falmouth, MA
Pop: 19,583
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

Related Areas

Barnstable County East Sandwich, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02537 in? ▼
ZIP code 02537 (East Sandwich) 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 02537? ▼
ZIP code 02537 in East Sandwich, MA has a population of 6,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02537? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02537 is $136,506, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02537? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02537 is $639,500, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02537? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02537 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02537? ▼
ZIP code 02537 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02537? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02537 are: Construction (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (24), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02537? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02537 increased by 17.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 02537? ▼
In ZIP code 02537, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 02537? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02537 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 02537? ▼
In ZIP code 02537, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02537? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02537 is 8.4% 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.