Woods Hole, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02543
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 635
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,349
- Median income Near-median income area
- $925,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woods Hole pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02543 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02543 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woods Hole, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to just 635 residents across 25.7 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02543 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,349 (37% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $83,035. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.0% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $925,200 (54% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,287.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02543 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 02543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woods Hole, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02543.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Information 4
Information
4 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 02543, Woods Hole, 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
635
Population
25.7
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02543?
68.5
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
16.1%
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?
$72,349
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$83,035
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02543 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Woods Hole, 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)
$72,349 13th percentile higher than 13% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,147housing units
1,147
Total Housing Units
441
Occupied Units
706
Vacant Units
1.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$925,200
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,287
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 02543, employing approximately 1,632 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,901,000.
45
Businesses
1,632
Employees
$150.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 24.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.9% |
| Information | 4 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.7% |
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 02543 vs 02568 →
ZIP 02543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02719
Fairhaven (02719)
15,873 residents
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
8,221 residents
- 02568 4,000
Vineyard Haven (02568)
4,000 residents
- 02556 3,115
North Falmouth (02556)
3,115 residents
- 02575 2,725
West Tisbury (02575)
2,725 residents
- 02535 1,177
Chilmark (02535)
1,177 residents
- 02543 635
Woods Hole (02543)
635 residents
- 02713 52
Cuttyhunk (02713)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02543 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02543 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
- 02535
Chilmark (02535)
$153,966 median income
- 02556
North Falmouth (02556)
$121,810 median income
- 02568
Vineyard Haven (02568)
$115,417 median income
- 02719
Fairhaven (02719)
$95,965 median income
- 02713
Cuttyhunk (02713)
$79,167 median income
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
$77,295 median income
- 02543
Woods Hole (02543)
$72,349 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02543 ranks #8 of 8 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 02543, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 02543 in?
ZIP code 02543 (Woods Hole) 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 02543?
ZIP code 02543 in Woods Hole, MA has a population of 635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02543?
The median household income in ZIP 02543 is $72,349, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02543?
The median home value in ZIP 02543 is $925,200, which is 233% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02543 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02543?
ZIP code 02543 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 1,632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02543 are: Accommodation and food services (11), Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02543?
In ZIP code 02543, 93.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.5% 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 02543?
In ZIP code 02543, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02543 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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