ZIP Code 02633

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Chatham · Barnstable County · Massachusetts

Population
3,884

198/sq mi

Median income
$85,483

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$946,100

▲ 240% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
62.1%

Median age 63.4

Land area
19.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 02633 in Chatham, Massachusetts has a population of 3,884. The median household income is $85,483, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $946,100, 240% above the US average. 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02633 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.6 square miles in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,884 residents, producing a population density of 198 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 02633 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02633 sits at $85,483 (26% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $95,275. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $946,100 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,471 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02633 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02633 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 02633

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02633.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02633, Chatham, 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

3,884

Population

19.6

Area (sq mi)

198

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02633?

63.4

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$85,483

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$95,275

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,292

Total Housing Units

2,259

Occupied Units

3,033

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$946,100

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,471

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02633 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 232
2021 +14.4% 266
2022 +18.0% 314
2023 +21.6% 381
2024 -2.7% 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 240 business establishments in ZIP 02633, employing approximately 1,624 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,882,000.

240

Businesses

1,624

Employees

$114.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 25.8%
Accommodation and food services 41 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 21 8.8%
Construction 20 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 4.2%
Finance and insurance 7 2.9%
Educational services 6 2.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.1%
Manufacturing 4 1.7%
Information 4 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.3%

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 02633 vs 02650 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
02650 North Chatham, MA 848 1.1 mi
02669 West Chatham, MA 285 1.6 mi
02659 South Chatham, MA 1,108 2.6 mi
02653 Orleans, MA 5,911 5.5 mi
02645 Harwich, MA 9,663 4.7 mi
02643 East Orleans, MA 26 5.6 mi
02646 Harwich Port, MA 1,676 5.3 mi
02631 Brewster, MA 9,679 6.4 mi
02671 West Harwich, MA 1,023 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02633 in?
ZIP code 02633 (Chatham) 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 02633?
ZIP code 02633 in Chatham, MA has a population of 3,884 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02633?
The median household income in ZIP 02633 is $85,483, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02633?
The median home value in ZIP 02633 is $946,100, which is 240% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02633?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02633 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02633?
ZIP code 02633 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 1,624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02633?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02633 are: Retail trade (62), Accommodation and food services (41), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02633?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02633 decreased by 2.7% 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 02633?
In ZIP code 02633, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% 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 02633?
In ZIP code 02633, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02633?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02633 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chatham, MA

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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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