ZIP Code 02559
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Pocasset · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,376
- Median income
- $90,855
- Median home value
- $625,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.8%
- Land area
- 13.0 sq mi
259/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 125% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 61.7
New York
ZIP code 02559 in Pocasset, Massachusetts has a population of 3,376. The median household income is $90,855, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $625,400, 125% above the US average. 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02559 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.0 square miles in Pocasset, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,376 residents, producing a population density of 259 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02559 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02559 sits at $90,855 (21% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $57,282. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $625,400 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $687 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02559 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02559 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$57,282
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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