ZIP Code 02562
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Sagamore Beach · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 2,977
- Median income
- $120,000
- Median home value
- $591,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.0%
- Land area
- 8.7 sq mi
341/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 112% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.6
New York
ZIP code 02562 in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts has a population of 2,977. The median household income is $120,000, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $591,000, 112% above the US average. 46.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02562 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Sagamore Beach, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,977 residents, producing a population density of 341 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 02562 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02562 sits at $120,000 (4% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,780. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $591,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,923 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02562 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02562 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 02562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02562.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 02562, Sagamore Beach, 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
2,977
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
341
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02562?
50.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
5.1%
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?
$120,000
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$59,780
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,838
Total Housing Units
1,384
Occupied Units
454
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$591,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,923
Median Rent
1978
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02562 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 180 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 204 |
| 2022 | +27.1% | 259 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 295 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 314 |
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 99 business establishments in ZIP 02562, employing approximately 824 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,314,000.
99
Businesses
824
Employees
$51.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 23.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 4.0% |
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 02562 vs 02561 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02561 | Sagamore, MA | 539 | 1.3 mi |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,139 | 5.9 mi |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 12,690 | 4.4 mi |
| 02563 | Sandwich, MA | 10,359 | 5.3 mi |
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 3,955 | 7.2 mi |
| 02538 | East Wareham, MA | 3,603 | 6.3 mi |
| 02537 | East Sandwich, MA | 6,293 | 6.0 mi |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 226 | 7.0 mi |
| 02558 | Onset, MA | 2,156 | 7.2 mi |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3,376 | 8.0 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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