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Harwich Port, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02646

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

1,676
215/sq mi
$81,172
Median income
$896,000
Median home value
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harwich Port pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
215
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02646 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02646 covers 7.8 square miles in Harwich Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,676 residents on file, a density of 215 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02646 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,172 (30% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $73,587. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 11.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $896,000 for a typical home value (50% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,282 a month; 82.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Barnstable County, letting you compare 02646 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 02646

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harwich Port, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02646.

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 02646, Harwich Port, 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

1,676

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

215

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02646?

59.0

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

How ZIP 02646 ranks nationally

Harwich Port, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,172 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.6%

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

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$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

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ZIP 02646 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 02646 ranks #7 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 02646 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 02646 ranks #9 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
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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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
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Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County Harwich Port, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02646 in? ▼
ZIP code 02646 (Harwich Port) 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 02646? ▼
ZIP code 02646 in Harwich Port, MA has a population of 1,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02646? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02646 is $81,172, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02646? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02646 is $896,000, which is 222% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02646? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02646 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02646? ▼
ZIP code 02646 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 933 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02646? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02646 are: Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02646? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02646 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. 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 02646? ▼
In ZIP code 02646, 79.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.6% 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 02646? ▼
In ZIP code 02646, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02646? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02646 is 6.4% 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.