PlainZIP

Forestdale, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02644

Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,955
426/sq mi
$108,158
Median income
$485,700
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forestdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
426
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02644 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02644 covers 9.3 square miles in Forestdale, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,955 residents on file, a density of 426 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02644 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,158 (7% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $51,790. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $485,700 (19% below the state average), median rent at $2,176 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. To put 02644 in local context, 10 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 02644

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forestdale, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02644.

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 02644, Forestdale, 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

3,955

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

426

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02644?

42.6

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

How ZIP 02644 ranks nationally

Forestdale, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,158 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$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

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ZIP 02644 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 02644 ranks #5 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 02644 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 02644 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

02536 standard
East Falmouth, MA
Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
Hyannis, MA
Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
Mashpee, MA
Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
Buzzards Bay, MA
Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
Sandwich, MA
Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County Forestdale, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02644 in? ▼
ZIP code 02644 (Forestdale) 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 02644? ▼
ZIP code 02644 in Forestdale, MA has a population of 3,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02644? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02644 is $108,158, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02644? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02644 is $485,700, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02644? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02644 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02644? ▼
ZIP code 02644 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 465 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02644? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02644 are: Construction (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02644? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02644 increased by 13.1% 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 02644? ▼
In ZIP code 02644, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 02644? ▼
In ZIP code 02644, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02644? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02644 is 4.7% 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.