Eastham, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02642
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,937
- 137/sq mi High-density area
- $72,992
- Median income Near-median income area
- $732,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eastham pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 137
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02642 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 02642 (Eastham, MA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.4 in 2023 to 330.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02642 covers 36.0 square miles in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,937 residents on file, a density of 137 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02642 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,992 (37% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,373. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 9.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $732,200 (22% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,747.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02642 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 02642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eastham, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02642.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 02642, Eastham, 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
4,937
Population
36.0
Area (sq mi)
137
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02642?
60.4
Median Age
42.9%
Male
57.1%
Female
10.6%
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?
$72,992
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$54,373
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02642 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Eastham, 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)
$72,992 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
6,546housing units
6,546
Total Housing Units
3,041
Occupied Units
3,505
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$732,200
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,747
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02642 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 210 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 232 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 280 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 308 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 331 |
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 142 business establishments in ZIP 02642, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,443,000.
142
Businesses
497
Employees
$28.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 22.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 02642 vs 02651 →
ZIP 02642 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
- 02653
Orleans (02653)
5,911 residents
- 02642
Eastham (02642)
4,937 residents
- 02667 2,580
Wellfleet (02667)
2,580 residents
- 02650 848
North Chatham (02650)
848 residents
- 02666 828
Truro (02666)
828 residents
- 02663 173
South Wellfleet (02663)
173 residents
- 02643 26
East Orleans (02643)
26 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02642 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02642 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02666
Truro (02666)
$121,750 median income
- 02667
Wellfleet (02667)
$121,110 median income
- 02645
Harwich (02645)
$104,401 median income
- 02653
Orleans (02653)
$102,813 median income
- 02631
Brewster (02631)
$102,132 median income
- 02663
South Wellfleet (02663)
$83,587 median income
- 02642
Eastham (02642)
$72,992 median income
- 02650
North Chatham (02650)
$66,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02642 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02651 | North Eastham, MA | 16 | 2.8 mi |
| 02653 | Orleans, MA | 5,911 | 4.9 mi |
| 02663 | South Wellfleet, MA | 173 | 4.8 mi |
| 02643 | East Orleans, MA | 26 | 5.5 mi |
| 02667 | Wellfleet, MA | 2,580 | 6.5 mi |
| 02650 | North Chatham, MA | 848 | 9.4 mi |
| 02631 | Brewster, MA | 9,679 | 8.0 mi |
| 02666 | Truro, MA | 828 | 10.9 mi |
| 02645 | Harwich, MA | 9,663 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02642, 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 (4,937 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 02642 in?
ZIP code 02642 (Eastham) 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 02642?
ZIP code 02642 in Eastham, MA has a population of 4,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02642?
The median household income in ZIP 02642 is $72,992, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02642?
The median home value in ZIP 02642 is $732,200, which is 163% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02642?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02642 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02642?
ZIP code 02642 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02642?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02642 are: Construction (32), Accommodation and food services (28), Retail trade (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02642?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02642 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 02642?
In ZIP code 02642, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% 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 02642?
In ZIP code 02642, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02642?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02642 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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