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Vineyard Haven, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02568

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

4,000
232/sq mi
$115,417
Median income
$937,100
Median home value
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vineyard Haven pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
232
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02568 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02568 covers 17.2 square miles in Vineyard Haven, Dukes County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,000 residents on file, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02568 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,417 (0% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $60,456. Poverty here runs at 4.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $937,100 (56% above the state average), median rent at $1,021 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02568, plus 5 more within Dukes County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 02568

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vineyard Haven, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02568.

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 02568, Vineyard Haven, 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

4,000

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

232

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02568?

43.9

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

21.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$115,417

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$60,456

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02568 ranks nationally

Vineyard Haven, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,417 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,534

Total Housing Units

3,159

Occupied Units

2,375

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$937,100

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,021

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

+16.5%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02568 have increased 16.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +14.9% 224
2020 -1.8% 220
2021 +16.3% 256
2022 +16.5% 298
2024 – 371

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 452 business establishments in ZIP 02568, employing approximately 2,474 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,235,000.

452

Businesses

2,474

Employees

$164.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 89 19.7%
Retail trade 76 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 44 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 30 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.7%
Wholesale trade 13 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.6%
Finance and insurance 12 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.6%
Manufacturing 8 1.8%
Educational services 7 1.6%
Information 6 1.3%

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 02568 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 02568 ranks #5 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 02568 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 02568 ranks #4 of 7 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
02557 Oak Bluffs, MA 4,491 2.2 mi
02575 West Tisbury, MA 2,725 4.1 mi
02540 Falmouth, MA 8,221 8.3 mi
02543 Woods Hole, MA 635 6.5 mi
02539 Edgartown, MA 4,067 6.7 mi
02536 East Falmouth, MA 19,583 10.3 mi
02535 Chilmark, MA 1,177 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dukes County

02557 standard
Oak Bluffs, MA
Pop: 4,491
02539 standard
Edgartown, MA
Pop: 4,067
02575 standard
West Tisbury, MA
Pop: 2,725
02535 standard
Chilmark, MA
Pop: 1,177
02713 standard
Cuttyhunk, MA
Pop: 52

Related Areas

Dukes County Vineyard Haven, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02568 in? ▼
ZIP code 02568 (Vineyard Haven) is located in Dukes County, Massachusetts. Dukes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dukes-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02568? ▼
ZIP code 02568 in Vineyard Haven, MA has a population of 4,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02568? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02568 is $115,417, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02568? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02568 is $937,100, which is 237% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02568? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02568 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02568? ▼
ZIP code 02568 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 2,474 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02568? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02568 are: Construction (89), Retail trade (76), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02568? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02568 increased by 16.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 02568? ▼
In ZIP code 02568, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 02568? ▼
In ZIP code 02568, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02568? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02568 is 4.3% 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.