Provincetown, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02657
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,942
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $136,904
- Median income Above-median income area
- $902,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Provincetown pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02657 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02657 covers 25.0 square miles in Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,942 residents on file, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02657 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,904 (18% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $91,730. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $902,200 (51% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,261.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02657 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Provincetown, MA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$91,730
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02657 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Provincetown, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$136,904 Top 25% higher than 75% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,691housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02657, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,942 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02657 in?
ZIP code 02657 (Provincetown) 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 02657?
ZIP code 02657 in Provincetown, MA has a population of 2,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02657?
The median household income in ZIP 02657 is $136,904, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02657?
The median home value in ZIP 02657 is $902,200, which is 224% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02657 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02657?
ZIP code 02657 has 361 business establishments employing approximately 1,603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02657 are: Accommodation and food services (112), Retail trade (106), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02657?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02657 increased by 28.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 270%. 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 02657?
In ZIP code 02657, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% 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 02657?
In ZIP code 02657, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02657 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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