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Sandwich, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02563

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

10,359
303/sq mi
$121,455
Median income
$617,800
Median home value
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
303
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 10,359 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 303 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02563 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,455 (5% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $69,184. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $617,800 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,745 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 02563 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 02563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandwich, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02563.

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 02563, Sandwich, 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

10,359

Population

34.2

Area (sq mi)

303

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02563?

55.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$121,455

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$69,184

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02563 ranks nationally

Sandwich, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,455 Top 9% higher than 91% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,042

Total Housing Units

4,442

Occupied Units

600

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$617,800

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,745

Median Rent

1983

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02563 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 194
2021 +14.9% 222
2022 +14.8% 255
2023 +14.7% 293
2024 +4.8% 307

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 422 business establishments in ZIP 02563, employing approximately 3,433 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,768,000.

422

Businesses

3,433

Employees

$187.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 69 16.4%
Retail trade 57 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 51 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 44 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 39 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.3%
Finance and insurance 16 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.8%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Wholesale trade 8 1.9%
Educational services 7 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.4%
Information 3 0.7%

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 02563 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 02563 ranks #2 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 02563 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 02563 ranks #3 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
02537 East Sandwich, MA 6,293 2.1 mi
02644 Forestdale, MA 3,955 3.0 mi
02542 Buzzards Bay, MA 1,139 3.7 mi
02561 Sagamore, MA 539 4.4 mi
02648 Marstons Mills, MA 7,301 4.6 mi
02649 Mashpee, MA 14,006 7.1 mi
02562 Sagamore Beach, MA 2,977 5.3 mi
02668 West Barnstable, MA 3,278 6.3 mi
02635 Cotuit, MA 3,296 6.9 mi
02553 Monument Beach, MA 226 7.3 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
02631 standard
Brewster, MA
Pop: 9,679

Related Areas

Barnstable County Sandwich, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02563 in? ▼
ZIP code 02563 (Sandwich) 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 02563? ▼
ZIP code 02563 in Sandwich, MA has a population of 10,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02563 is $121,455, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02563 is $617,800, which is 122% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02563 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02563? ▼
ZIP code 02563 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 3,433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02563 are: Construction (69), Retail trade (57), Health care and social assistance (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02563? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02563 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 02563? ▼
In ZIP code 02563, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.7% 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 02563? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02563 is 27.9 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 02563? ▼
In ZIP code 02563, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02563 is 6.9% 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.