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Marstons Mills, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02648

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

7,301
304/sq mi
$129,681
Median income
$593,600
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marstons Mills pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
304
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02648 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02648 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marstons Mills, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 7,301 residents across 24.0 square miles, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02648 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,681 (12% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $53,565. Poverty here runs at 3.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $593,600 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,184 monthly, and 97.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 02648 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 02648

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marstons Mills, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02648.

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 02648, Marstons Mills, 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

7,301

Population

24.0

Area (sq mi)

304

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02648?

48.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$129,681

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$53,565

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02648 ranks nationally

Marstons Mills, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,681 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,549

Total Housing Units

3,091

Occupied Units

458

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.5%
Renter 2.5%

$593,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$2,184

Median Rent

1983

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02648 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 197
2021 +14.6% 226
2022 +19.8% 271
2023 +11.7% 302
2024 +5.0% 317

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 202 business establishments in ZIP 02648, employing approximately 1,273 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,343,000.

202

Businesses

1,273

Employees

$65.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 62 30.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 13.9%
Retail trade 20 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 20 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 10 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.5%
Finance and insurance 5 2.5%
Information 4 2.0%

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 02648 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 02648 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 02648 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 02648 ranks #2 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
02655 Osterville, MA 3,518 3.1 mi
02635 Cotuit, MA 3,296 3.5 mi
02632 Centerville, MA 10,742 3.6 mi
02537 East Sandwich, MA 6,293 4.2 mi
02668 West Barnstable, MA 3,278 4.2 mi
02644 Forestdale, MA 3,955 4.9 mi
02563 Sandwich, MA 10,359 4.6 mi
02649 Mashpee, MA 14,006 5.3 mi
02601 Hyannis, MA 14,089 6.2 mi
02672 West Hyannisport, MA 180 5.6 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 Marstons Mills, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02648 in? ▼
ZIP code 02648 (Marstons Mills) 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 02648? ▼
ZIP code 02648 in Marstons Mills, MA has a population of 7,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02648? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02648 is $129,681, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02648? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02648 is $593,600, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02648? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02648 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02648? ▼
ZIP code 02648 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 1,273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02648? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02648 are: Construction (62), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (28), Retail trade (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02648? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02648 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 02648? ▼
In ZIP code 02648, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02648? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02648 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02648? ▼
In ZIP code 02648, approximately 97.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02648? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02648 is 3.0% 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.