ZIP Code 02631
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Brewster · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 9,679
- Median income
- $102,132
- Median home value
- $700,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.4%
- Land area
- 57.1 sq mi
170/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 152% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 60
New York
ZIP code 02631 in Brewster, Massachusetts has a population of 9,679. The median household income is $102,132, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $700,500, 152% above the US average. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.1 square miles in Brewster, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 9,679 residents, producing a population density of 170 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02631 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02631 sits at $102,132 (12% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $70,387. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. On housing, the median home value is $700,500 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,589 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02631 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$70,387
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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