PlainZIP

Sagamore Beach, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02562

Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,977
341/sq mi
$120,000
Median income
$591,000
Median home value
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sagamore Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
341
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02562 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02562 covers 8.7 square miles in Sagamore Beach, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,977 residents on file, a density of 341 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02562 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $591,000 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,923 a month; 88.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 02562 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Barnstable County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sagamore Beach, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02562.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 02562, Sagamore Beach, 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

2,977

Population

8.7

Area (sq mi)

341

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 02562?

50.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

How ZIP 02562 ranks nationally

Sagamore Beach, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$120,000 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

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

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$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 02562 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02562 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02562 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

02536 standard
East Falmouth, MA
Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
Hyannis, MA
Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
Mashpee, MA
Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
Buzzards Bay, MA
Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
Sandwich, MA
Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County Sagamore Beach, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02562 in? ▼
ZIP code 02562 (Sagamore Beach) 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 02562? ▼
ZIP code 02562 in Sagamore Beach, MA has a population of 2,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02562? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02562 is $120,000, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02562? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02562 is $591,000, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02562? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02562 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02562? ▼
ZIP code 02562 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02562? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02562 are: Construction (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02562? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02562 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 02562? ▼
In ZIP code 02562, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 02562? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02562 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02562? ▼
In ZIP code 02562, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02562? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02562 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.