Edgartown, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02539
Dukes County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,067
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $125,236
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,199,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edgartown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02539 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 02539 (Edgartown, MA) rose +16.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 02539 covers 69.4 square miles in Edgartown, Dukes County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,067 residents on file, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02539 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,236 (8% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $100,312. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,199,300 (100% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 87.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,796.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Dukes County, so 02539 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 02539
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgartown, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02539.
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 02539, Edgartown, 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
4,067
Population
69.4
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02539?
51.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
9.7%
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?
$125,236
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$100,312
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02539 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Edgartown, 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)
$125,236 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
5,047housing units
5,047
Total Housing Units
1,786
Occupied Units
3,261
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,199,300
Median Home Value
+100% vs state ZIP avg
$1,796
Median Rent
1984
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
+16.0%
YoY Change (2024)
375
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+275%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02539 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.8% | 235 |
| 2020 | +4.8% | 246 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 261 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 323 |
| 2024 | +16.0% | 375 |
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 344 business establishments in ZIP 02539, employing approximately 1,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,279,000.
344
Businesses
1,454
Employees
$138.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 85 | 24.7% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 13.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Information | 7 | 2.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.2% |
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 02539 vs 02557 →
ZIP 02539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02557
Oak Bluffs (02557)
4,491 residents
- 02539
Edgartown (02539)
4,067 residents
- 02568
Vineyard Haven (02568)
4,000 residents
- 02575
West Tisbury (02575)
2,725 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02539 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02575
West Tisbury (02575)
$173,417 median income
- 02539
Edgartown (02539)
$125,236 median income
- 02568
Vineyard Haven (02568)
$115,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02539 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02539, 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 (4,067 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 02539 in?
ZIP code 02539 (Edgartown) is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts. Dukes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dukes-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02539?
ZIP code 02539 in Edgartown, MA has a population of 4,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02539?
The median household income in ZIP 02539 is $125,236, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02539?
The median home value in ZIP 02539 is $1,199,300, which is 331% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02539 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02539?
ZIP code 02539 has 344 business establishments employing approximately 1,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02539?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02539 are: Construction (85), Retail trade (56), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02539?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02539 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 02539?
In ZIP code 02539, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02539?
In ZIP code 02539, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02539 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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