PlainZIP

Orleans, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02653

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

5,911
189/sq mi
$102,813
Median income
$960,600
Median home value
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orleans pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
189
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02653 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orleans, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 5,911 residents across 31.3 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02653 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,813 (11% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $76,644. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $960,600 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,502 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, 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 02653 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 02653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orleans, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02653.

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 02653, Orleans, 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

5,911

Population

31.3

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02653?

64.8

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$102,813

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$76,644

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02653 ranks nationally

Orleans, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,813 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,765

Total Housing Units

3,158

Occupied Units

2,607

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$960,600

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,502

Median Rent

1979

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02653 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 182
2021 +10.3% 201
2022 +20.3% 242
2023 +12.5% 272
2024 +0.5% 273

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 384 business establishments in ZIP 02653, employing approximately 2,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,380,000.

384

Businesses

2,702

Employees

$146.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 88 22.9%
Construction 49 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 41 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 35 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 29 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.5%
Finance and insurance 18 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.4%
Manufacturing 10 2.6%
Wholesale trade 6 1.6%
Information 6 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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 02653 vs 02643 →

ZIP 02653 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 02653 ranks #3 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 02653 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 02653 ranks #3 of 8 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
02643 East Orleans, MA 26 1.9 mi
02650 North Chatham, MA 848 4.5 mi
02642 Eastham, MA 4,937 4.9 mi
02633 Chatham, MA 3,884 5.5 mi
02669 West Chatham, MA 285 6.8 mi
02631 Brewster, MA 9,679 5.2 mi
02659 South Chatham, MA 1,108 6.4 mi
02651 North Eastham, MA 16 7.5 mi
02645 Harwich, MA 9,663 6.3 mi
02663 South Wellfleet, MA 173 9.6 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 Orleans, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02653 in? ▼
ZIP code 02653 (Orleans) 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 02653? ▼
ZIP code 02653 in Orleans, MA has a population of 5,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02653? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02653 is $102,813, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02653? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02653 is $960,600, which is 245% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02653? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02653 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02653? ▼
ZIP code 02653 has 384 business establishments employing approximately 2,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02653? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02653 are: Retail trade (88), Construction (49), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02653? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02653 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 02653? ▼
In ZIP code 02653, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.0% 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 02653? ▼
In ZIP code 02653, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02653? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02653 is 8.6% 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.