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 High-density area
- $115,417
- Median income Above-median income area
- $937,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,456. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $937,100 (56% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,021.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Dukes County, so 02568 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 02568?
43.9
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
21.4%
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?
$115,417
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$60,456
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02568 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Vineyard Haven, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$115,417 Top 45% higher than 55% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,534housing units
5,534
Total Housing Units
3,159
Occupied Units
2,375
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$937,100
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
19,583 residents
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
8,221 residents
- 02557 4,491
Oak Bluffs (02557)
4,491 residents
- 02539 4,067
Edgartown (02539)
4,067 residents
- 02568 4,000
Vineyard Haven (02568)
4,000 residents
- 02575 2,725
West Tisbury (02575)
2,725 residents
- 02535 1,177
Chilmark (02535)
1,177 residents
- 02543 635
Woods Hole (02543)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02568 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02568 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02575
West Tisbury (02575)
$173,417 median income
- 02535
Chilmark (02535)
$153,966 median income
- 02539
Edgartown (02539)
$125,236 median income
- 02568
Vineyard Haven (02568)
$115,417 median income
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
$100,497 median income
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
$77,295 median income
- 02543
Woods Hole (02543)
$72,349 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02568, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,000 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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