PlainZIP

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
$102,132
Median income
$700,500
Median home value
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $70,387. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 11.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $700,500 (17% above the state average), median rent at $1,589 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.5%.

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. To put 02631 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Barnstable County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02631?

60.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$70,387

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02631 ranks nationally

Brewster, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,132 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,931

Total Housing Units

4,549

Occupied Units

3,382

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$700,500

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02631 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 02631 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 02631 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

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Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
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Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
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Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
Buzzards Bay, MA
Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
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Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County Brewster, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.