Brewster, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02631
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,679
- 170/sq mi High-density area
- $102,132
- Median income Above-median income area
- $700,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brewster pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 170
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02631 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02631 (Brewster, MA) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.1 in 2023 to 318.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02631 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 9,679 residents across 57.1 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02631 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,132 (12% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,387. Unemployment is 11.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $700,500 (17% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 84.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,589.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02631 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 02631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brewster, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02631.
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Retail trade 29
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 02631, Brewster, 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
9,679
Population
57.1
Area (sq mi)
170
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02631?
60.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
8.0%
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?
$102,132
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$70,387
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02631 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Brewster, 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)
$102,132 41st percentile higher than 41% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,931housing units
7,931
Total Housing Units
4,549
Occupied Units
3,382
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$700,500
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,589
Median Rent
1982
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02631 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 202 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 225 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 267 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 294 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 319 |
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 321 business establishments in ZIP 02631, employing approximately 1,947 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,149,000.
321
Businesses
1,947
Employees
$113.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 81 | 25.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 6.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 02631 vs 02645 →
ZIP 02631 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02631
Brewster (02631)
9,679 residents
- 02645
Harwich (02645)
9,663 residents
- 02660
South Dennis (02660)
6,261 residents
- 02653
Orleans (02653)
5,911 residents
- 02638 3,207
Dennis (02638)
3,207 residents
- 02639 2,875
Dennis Port (02639)
2,875 residents
- 02646 1,676
Harwich Port (02646)
1,676 residents
- 02659 1,108
South Chatham (02659)
1,108 residents
- 02671 1,023
West Harwich (02671)
1,023 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02631 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02631 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02659
South Chatham (02659)
$109,453 median income
- 02638
Dennis (02638)
$108,726 median income
- 02671
West Harwich (02671)
$104,583 median income
- 02645
Harwich (02645)
$104,401 median income
- 02653
Orleans (02653)
$102,813 median income
- 02631
Brewster (02631)
$102,132 median income
- 02660
South Dennis (02660)
$93,386 median income
- 02646
Harwich Port (02646)
$81,172 median income
- 02639
Dennis Port (02639)
$72,567 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02631 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02645 | Harwich, MA | 9,663 | 3.0 mi |
| 02646 | Harwich Port, MA | 1,676 | 5.3 mi |
| 02641 | East Dennis, MA | 532 | 4.3 mi |
| 02659 | South Chatham, MA | 1,108 | 5.0 mi |
| 02671 | West Harwich, MA | 1,023 | 5.6 mi |
| 02653 | Orleans, MA | 5,911 | 5.2 mi |
| 02660 | South Dennis, MA | 6,261 | 5.2 mi |
| 02638 | Dennis, MA | 3,207 | 6.5 mi |
| 02639 | Dennis Port, MA | 2,875 | 6.5 mi |
| 02650 | North Chatham, MA | 848 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02631, 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 (9,679 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 02631 in?
ZIP code 02631 (Brewster) 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 02631?
ZIP code 02631 in Brewster, MA has a population of 9,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02631?
The median household income in ZIP 02631 is $102,132, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02631?
The median home value in ZIP 02631 is $700,500, which is 152% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02631?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02631 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02631?
ZIP code 02631 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 1,947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02631?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02631 are: Construction (81), Accommodation and food services (38), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02631?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02631 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 02631?
In ZIP code 02631, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 02631?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02631 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 02631?
In ZIP code 02631, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02631?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02631 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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