ZIP Code 02644
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Forestdale · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,955
- Median income
- $108,158
- Median home value
- $485,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.1%
- Land area
- 9.3 sq mi
426/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 75% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
New York
ZIP code 02644 in Forestdale, Massachusetts has a population of 3,955. The median household income is $108,158, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $485,700, 75% above the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02644 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.3 square miles in Forestdale, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,955 residents, producing a population density of 426 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 02644 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02644 sits at $108,158 (7% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,790. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $485,700 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $2,176 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02644 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02644 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 02644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02644.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 02644, Forestdale, 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
3,955
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
426
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02644?
42.6
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
2.5%
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?
$108,158
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$51,790
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
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?
1,546
Total Housing Units
1,462
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,700
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$2,176
Median Rent
1980
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02644 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 192 |
| 2021 | +20.3% | 231 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 257 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 292 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 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 82 business establishments in ZIP 02644, employing approximately 465 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,366,000.
82
Businesses
465
Employees
$23.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 19.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 19.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.9% |
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 02644 vs 02542 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,139 | 2.3 mi |
| 02563 | Sandwich, MA | 10,359 | 3.0 mi |
| 02649 | Mashpee, MA | 14,006 | 4.7 mi |
| 02648 | Marstons Mills, MA | 7,301 | 4.9 mi |
| 02561 | Sagamore, MA | 539 | 6.0 mi |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3,376 | 5.4 mi |
| 02537 | East Sandwich, MA | 6,293 | 4.8 mi |
| 02562 | Sagamore Beach, MA | 2,977 | 7.2 mi |
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 842 | 5.8 mi |
| 02635 | Cotuit, MA | 3,296 | 5.5 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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