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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
$72,992
Median income
$732,200
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $54,373. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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 -. To put 02642 in local context, 9 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 02642

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eastham, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02642.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02642?

60.4

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

How ZIP 02642 ranks nationally

Eastham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,992 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%

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

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$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 02642 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 02642 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02642 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 02642 ranks #7 of 8 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
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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Pop: 14,089
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Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
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Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
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Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
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Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County Eastham, MA Massachusetts

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.

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