Sagamore, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02561
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 539
- 339/sq mi High-density area
- $481,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sagamore pairs upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 339
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02561 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02561 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sagamore, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to just 539 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 02561, but per-capita income is $36,457. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $481,900 (20% below the average Massachusetts ZIP); owner occupancy is 58.6%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02561 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 02561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sagamore, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02561.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 02561, Sagamore, 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
539
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
339
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02561?
35.2
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
3.1%
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?
$36,457
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
274housing units
274
Total Housing Units
249
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$481,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 02561, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,723,000.
32
Businesses
197
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 31.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.5% |
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 02561 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
12,690 residents
- 02563
Sandwich (02563)
10,359 residents
- 02537
East Sandwich (02537)
6,293 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
- 02562 2,977
Sagamore Beach (02562)
2,977 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 02561 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02562 | Sagamore Beach, MA | 2,977 | 1.3 mi |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,139 | 4.6 mi |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 12,690 | 3.5 mi |
| 02563 | Sandwich, MA | 10,359 | 4.4 mi |
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 3,955 | 6.0 mi |
| 02538 | East Wareham, MA | 3,603 | 6.0 mi |
| 02537 | East Sandwich, MA | 6,293 | 5.5 mi |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 226 | 5.8 mi |
| 02558 | Onset, MA | 2,156 | 6.4 mi |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3,376 | 6.8 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02561 in?
ZIP code 02561 (Sagamore) 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 02561?
ZIP code 02561 in Sagamore, MA has a population of 539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02561?
The median home value in ZIP 02561 is $481,900, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02561 is White at 92.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02561?
ZIP code 02561 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02561?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02561 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02561?
In ZIP code 02561, 95.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% 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 02561?
In ZIP code 02561, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02561 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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