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South Chatham, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02659

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

1,108
209/sq mi
$109,453
Median income
$777,000
Median home value
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Chatham pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
209
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02659 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02659 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to just 1,108 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02659 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,453 (5% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $64,433. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Housing costs here run $777,000 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,577 a month; 85.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02659 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 02659

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Chatham, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02659.

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 02659, South Chatham, 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

1,108

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

209

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02659?

59.5

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$109,453

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$64,433

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02659 ranks nationally

South Chatham, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,453 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,248

Total Housing Units

587

Occupied Units

661

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$777,000

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,577

Median Rent

1959

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

+27.6%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02659 have increased 27.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.8% 216
2020 +2.5% 222
2021 +14.4% 253
2022 +27.6% 323
2024 – 374

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 02659, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,927,000.

48

Businesses

270

Employees

$14.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 22.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 16.7%
Retail trade 6 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.3%
Manufacturing 3 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.3%

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 02659 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 02659 ranks #8 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 02659 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 02659 ranks the highest 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
02669 West Chatham, MA 285 1.7 mi
02633 Chatham, MA 3,884 2.6 mi
02645 Harwich, MA 9,663 2.5 mi
02646 Harwich Port, MA 1,676 2.7 mi
02650 North Chatham, MA 848 3.2 mi
02671 West Harwich, MA 1,023 4.6 mi
02631 Brewster, MA 9,679 5.0 mi
02639 Dennis Port, MA 2,875 5.9 mi
02653 Orleans, MA 5,911 6.4 mi
02660 South Dennis, MA 6,261 7.0 mi

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Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
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Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
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Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
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Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
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Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County South Chatham, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02659 in? ▼
ZIP code 02659 (South Chatham) 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 02659? ▼
ZIP code 02659 in South Chatham, MA has a population of 1,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02659? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02659 is $109,453, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02659? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02659 is $777,000, which is 179% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02659? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02659 is White at 96.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02659? ▼
ZIP code 02659 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02659? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02659 are: Construction (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02659? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02659 increased by 27.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 02659? ▼
In ZIP code 02659, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% 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 02659? ▼
In ZIP code 02659, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02659? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02659 is 5.7% 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.