ZIP Code 02646
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Harwich Port · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 1,676
- Median income
- $81,172
- Median home value
- $896,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.6%
- Land area
- 7.8 sq mi
215/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▲ 222% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 59
New York
ZIP code 02646 in Harwich Port, Massachusetts has a population of 1,676. The median household income is $81,172, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $896,000, 222% above the US average. 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.8 square miles in Harwich Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 1,676 residents, producing a population density of 215 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 02646 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02646 sits at $81,172 (30% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $73,587. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $896,000 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $2,282 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, 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 02646 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 02646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02646.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 02646, Harwich Port, 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
1,676
Population
7.8
Area (sq mi)
215
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02646?
59.0
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
4.4%
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?
$81,172
Median Household Income
-30% vs state
$73,587
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
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?
2,610
Total Housing Units
957
Occupied Units
1,653
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$896,000
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$2,282
Median Rent
1963
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
384
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+284%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02646 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.5% | 209 |
| 2020 | +2.9% | 215 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 237 |
| 2022 | +4.6% | 248 |
| 2024 | — | 384 |
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 121 business establishments in ZIP 02646, employing approximately 933 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,239,000.
121
Businesses
933
Employees
$56.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 11 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
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 02646 vs 02671 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02671 | West Harwich, MA | 1,023 | 2.0 mi |
| 02645 | Harwich, MA | 9,663 | 2.4 mi |
| 02659 | South Chatham, MA | 1,108 | 2.7 mi |
| 02639 | Dennis Port, MA | 2,875 | 3.3 mi |
| 02631 | Brewster, MA | 9,679 | 5.3 mi |
| 02669 | West Chatham, MA | 285 | 4.1 mi |
| 02670 | West Dennis, MA | 1,307 | 5.2 mi |
| 02660 | South Dennis, MA | 6,261 | 4.9 mi |
| 02633 | Chatham, MA | 3,884 | 5.3 mi |
| 02664 | South Yarmouth, MA | 9,371 | 6.3 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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