ZIP Code 02659
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South Chatham · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 1,108
- Median income
- $109,453
- Median home value
- $777,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.7%
- Land area
- 5.3 sq mi
209/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 179% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 59.5
New York
ZIP code 02659 in South Chatham, Massachusetts has a population of 1,108. The median household income is $109,453, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $777,000, 179% above the US average. 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02659 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.3 square miles in South Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 1,108 residents, producing a population density of 209 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 02659 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02659 sits at $109,453 (5% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $64,433. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $777,000 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,577 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02659 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 02659
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02659.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 02659, South Chatham, 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
1,108
Population
5.3
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02659?
59.5
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$109,453
Median Household Income
-5% vs state
$64,433
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
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?
1,248
Total Housing Units
587
Occupied Units
661
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02659 vs 02669 →
| 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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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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