ZIP Code 02657
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Provincetown · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 2,942
- Median income
- $136,904
- Median home value
- $902,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.3%
- Land area
- 25.0 sq mi
118/sq mi
▲ 79% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 224% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.3
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ZIP code 02657 in Provincetown, Massachusetts has a population of 2,942. The median household income is $136,904, which is 79% above the national average. Median home value is $902,200, 224% above the US average. 61.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.0 square miles in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 2,942 residents, producing a population density of 118 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 02657 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02657 sits at $136,904 (18% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $91,730. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $902,200 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,261 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02657 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 02657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02657.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
112 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 16
Health care and social assistance
16 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 02657, Provincetown, 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
2,942
Population
25.0
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02657?
56.3
Median Age
61.1%
Male
38.9%
Female
19.5%
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?
$136,904
Median Household Income
+18% vs state
$91,730
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
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?
4,691
Total Housing Units
2,067
Occupied Units
2,624
Vacant Units
1.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$902,200
Median Home Value
+51% vs state
$1,261
Median Rent
1961
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
+28.6%
YoY Change (2022)
370
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+270%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02657 have increased 28.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +270% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +17.6% | 264 |
| 2019 | +10.5% | 291 |
| 2020 | -6.6% | 272 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 288 |
| 2022 | +28.6% | 370 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 361 business establishments in ZIP 02657, employing approximately 1,603 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,187,000.
361
Businesses
1,603
Employees
$124.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 112 | 31.0% |
| Retail trade | 106 | 29.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 9 | 2.5% |
| Information | 9 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
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 02657 vs 02652 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02652 | North Truro, MA | 1,175 | 5.4 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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