ZIP Code 02563
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Sandwich · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 10,359
- Median income
- $121,455
- Median home value
- $617,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.7%
- Land area
- 34.2 sq mi
303/sq mi
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.6
New York
ZIP code 02563 in Sandwich, Massachusetts has a population of 10,359. The median household income is $121,455, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $617,800, 122% above the US average. 54.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.2 square miles in Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 10,359 residents, producing a population density of 303 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 02563 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02563 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $617,800 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,745 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.6, 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 02563 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 02563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02563.
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 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 02563, Sandwich, 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
10,359
Population
34.2
Area (sq mi)
303
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02563?
55.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
3.7%
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?
$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
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?
5,042
Total Housing Units
4,442
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02563 vs 02537 →
| 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 |
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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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