ZIP Code 02642
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Eastham · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 4,937
- Median income
- $72,992
- Median home value
- $732,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.4%
- Land area
- 36.0 sq mi
137/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▲ 163% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 60.4
New York
ZIP code 02642 in Eastham, Massachusetts has a population of 4,937. The median household income is $72,992, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $732,200, 163% above the US average. 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02642 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.0 square miles in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 4,937 residents, producing a population density of 137 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 02642 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02642 sits at $72,992 (37% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $54,373. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $732,200 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,747 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02642 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.4, 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 02642 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 02642
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$54,373
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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