Nantucket, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02554
Nantucket County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,852
- 94/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $140,938
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,595,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nantucket pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 94
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02554 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02554 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, home to 9,852 residents across 104.5 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02554 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,938 (22% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,336. The poverty rate is 2.6%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,595,700 (166% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,224.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Nantucket County, so 02554 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 02554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nantucket, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02554.
- Construction
Construction
410 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 153
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
153 establishments
- Retail trade 150
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 109
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 93
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 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 02554, Nantucket, 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
9,852
Population
104.5
Area (sq mi)
94
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02554?
42.0
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
16.0%
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?
$140,938
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$77,336
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02554 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Nantucket, 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)
$140,938 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
11,063housing units
11,063
Total Housing Units
5,127
Occupied Units
5,936
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,595,700
Median Home Value
+166% vs state ZIP avg
$2,224
Median Rent
1985
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2021)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02554 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -2.0% | 186 |
| 2018 | +0.5% | 187 |
| 2019 | +18.9% | 222 |
| 2020 | -5.5% | 210 |
| 2021 | +3.9% | 218 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,233 business establishments in ZIP 02554, employing approximately 5,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $508,167,000.
1,233
Businesses
5,370
Employees
$508.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 410 | 33.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 153 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 150 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 87 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.2% |
| Information | 14 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 02554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02554
Nantucket (02554)
9,852 residents
- 02564 310
Siasconset (02564)
310 residents
- 02584 10
Nantucket (02584)
10 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02554 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02554, 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 (9,852 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 02554 in?
ZIP code 02554 (Nantucket) is located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts. Nantucket County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nantucket-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02554?
ZIP code 02554 in Nantucket, MA has a population of 9,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02554?
The median household income in ZIP 02554 is $140,938, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02554?
The median home value in ZIP 02554 is $1,595,700, which is 474% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02554 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02554?
ZIP code 02554 has 1,233 business establishments employing approximately 5,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02554 are: Construction (410), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (153), Retail trade (150). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02554?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02554 increased by 3.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 02554?
In ZIP code 02554, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.2% 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 02554?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02554 is 15.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02554?
In ZIP code 02554, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02554 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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