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Hyannis, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02601

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

14,089
633/sq mi
$61,143
Median income
$440,100
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hyannis pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
633
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hyannis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 14,089 residents across 22.3 square miles, a density of 633 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02601 reports a modest median household income of $61,143 (47% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $38,343. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $440,100 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,767 per month, and 52.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02601, plus 6 more within Barnstable 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 02601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hyannis, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02601.

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 02601, Hyannis, 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

14,089

Population

22.3

Area (sq mi)

633

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02601?

44.1

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

29.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.1%
African American 12.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$61,143

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$38,343

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02601 ranks nationally

Hyannis, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,143 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,144

Total Housing Units

7,562

Occupied Units

1,582

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$440,100

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,767

Median Rent

1976

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

+18.1%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02601 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 223
2021 +18.3% 264
2022 +14.7% 302
2023 +5.0% 317
2024 +18.1% 375

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 1,271 business establishments in ZIP 02601, employing approximately 19,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,251,175,000.

1,271

Businesses

19,055

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 267 21.0%
Construction 167 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 158 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 144 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 136 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 5.3%
Finance and insurance 57 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 30 2.4%
Information 29 2.3%
Wholesale trade 27 2.1%
Manufacturing 24 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.3%
Educational services 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 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 02601 vs 02647 →

ZIP 02601 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 02601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 02601 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 02601 ranks #8 of 8 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
02647 Hyannis Port, MA 129 2.1 mi
02672 West Hyannisport, MA 180 2.0 mi
02630 Barnstable, MA 1,850 3.1 mi
02632 Centerville, MA 10,742 2.6 mi
02673 West Yarmouth, MA 8,402 2.6 mi
02637 Cummaquid, MA 253 3.4 mi
02675 Yarmouth Port, MA 6,577 4.6 mi
02668 West Barnstable, MA 3,278 4.7 mi
02664 South Yarmouth, MA 9,371 5.4 mi
02670 West Dennis, MA 1,307 6.5 mi

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Pop: 19,583
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Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
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Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
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Pop: 10,359
02631 standard
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Pop: 9,679

Related Areas

Barnstable County Hyannis, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02601 in? ▼
ZIP code 02601 (Hyannis) 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 02601? ▼
ZIP code 02601 in Hyannis, MA has a population of 14,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02601 is $61,143, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02601 is $440,100, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02601 is White at 54.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02601? ▼
ZIP code 02601 has 1,271 business establishments employing approximately 19,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02601 are: Retail trade (267), Construction (167), Health care and social assistance (158). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02601 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 02601? ▼
In ZIP code 02601, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 02601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02601 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02601? ▼
In ZIP code 02601, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02601 is 14.6% 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.