Pocasset, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02559
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,376
- 259/sq mi High-density area
- $90,855
- Median income Above-median income area
- $625,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pocasset pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 259
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02559 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 02559 (Pocasset, MA) rose +30.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.9 in 2023 to 404.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02559 covers 13.0 square miles in Pocasset, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,376 residents on file, a density of 259 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02559 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,855 (21% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,282. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $625,400 (4% above the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $687; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02559 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 02559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocasset, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02559.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 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 02559, Pocasset, 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
3,376
Population
13.0
Area (sq mi)
259
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02559?
61.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$90,855
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$57,282
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02559 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Pocasset, 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)
$90,855 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
2,516housing units
2,516
Total Housing Units
1,394
Occupied Units
1,122
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$625,400
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$687
Median Rent
1971
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
+30.3%
YoY Change (2024)
405
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+305%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02559 have increased 30.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +305% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 221 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 256 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 304 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 311 |
| 2024 | +30.3% | 405 |
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 138 business establishments in ZIP 02559, employing approximately 1,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,436,000.
138
Businesses
1,429
Employees
$107.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 02559 vs 02553 →
ZIP 02559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
19,583 residents
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
12,690 residents
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
8,221 residents
- 02644 3,955
Forestdale (02644)
3,955 residents
- 02538 3,603
East Wareham (02538)
3,603 residents
- 02559 3,376
Pocasset (02559)
3,376 residents
- 02556 3,115
North Falmouth (02556)
3,115 residents
- 02558 2,156
Onset (02558)
2,156 residents
- 02542 1,139
Buzzards Bay (02542)
1,139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02559 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02559 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02534
Cataumet (02534)
$137,066 median income
- 02538
East Wareham (02538)
$123,750 median income
- 02556
North Falmouth (02556)
$121,810 median income
- 02644
Forestdale (02644)
$108,158 median income
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
$100,497 median income
- 02559
Pocasset (02559)
$90,855 median income
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
$87,773 median income
- 02558
Onset (02558)
$79,598 median income
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
$77,295 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02559 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 226 | 1.5 mi |
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 842 | 1.7 mi |
| 02556 | North Falmouth, MA | 3,115 | 3.6 mi |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 12,690 | 4.2 mi |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,139 | 3.6 mi |
| 02558 | Onset, MA | 2,156 | 4.2 mi |
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 3,955 | 5.4 mi |
| 02538 | East Wareham, MA | 3,603 | 6.2 mi |
| 02540 | Falmouth, MA | 8,221 | 8.3 mi |
| 02536 | East Falmouth, MA | 19,583 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02559, 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 (3,376 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 02559 in?
ZIP code 02559 (Pocasset) 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 02559?
ZIP code 02559 in Pocasset, MA has a population of 3,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02559?
The median household income in ZIP 02559 is $90,855, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02559?
The median home value in ZIP 02559 is $625,400, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02559 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02559?
ZIP code 02559 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 1,429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02559 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02559?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02559 increased by 30.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 305%. 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 02559?
In ZIP code 02559, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 02559?
In ZIP code 02559, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02559 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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