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South Dennis, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02660

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

6,261
314/sq mi
$93,386
Median income
$559,600
Median home value
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
314
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02660 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02660 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to 6,261 residents across 20.0 square miles, a density of 314 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02660 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,386 (19% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,512. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $559,600 for a typical home value (7% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,365 a month; 78.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02660, plus 6 more within Barnstable County, give a clearer read than the 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 02660

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Dennis, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02660.

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 02660, South Dennis, 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

6,261

Population

20.0

Area (sq mi)

314

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02660?

61.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$93,386

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$52,512

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02660 ranks nationally

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

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

$93,386 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,610

Total Housing Units

3,032

Occupied Units

1,578

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$559,600

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,365

Median Rent

1977

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

347

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+247%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02660 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 218
2021 +13.9% 248
2022 +14.6% 284
2023 +17.8% 335
2024 +3.8% 347

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 241 business establishments in ZIP 02660, employing approximately 2,632 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,677,000.

241

Businesses

2,632

Employees

$157.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 22.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 14.9%
Retail trade 33 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 21 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 18 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 18 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.2%
Finance and insurance 9 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.3%
Manufacturing 6 2.5%
Wholesale trade 6 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%

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 02660 vs 02641 →

ZIP 02660 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 02660 ranks #4 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 02660 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 02660 ranks #5 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
02641 East Dennis, MA 532 3.1 mi
02639 Dennis Port, MA 2,875 2.9 mi
02670 West Dennis, MA 1,307 3.3 mi
02638 Dennis, MA 3,207 2.7 mi
02664 South Yarmouth, MA 9,371 3.0 mi
02671 West Harwich, MA 1,023 3.2 mi
02675 Yarmouth Port, MA 6,577 3.9 mi
02645 Harwich, MA 9,663 4.8 mi
02646 Harwich Port, MA 1,676 4.9 mi
02637 Cummaquid, MA 253 6.1 mi

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

Related Areas

Barnstable County South Dennis, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02660 in? ▼
ZIP code 02660 (South Dennis) 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 02660? ▼
ZIP code 02660 in South Dennis, MA has a population of 6,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02660? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02660 is $93,386, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02660? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02660 is $559,600, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02660? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02660 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02660? ▼
ZIP code 02660 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 2,632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02660? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02660 are: Construction (53), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (36), Retail trade (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02660? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02660 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 02660? ▼
In ZIP code 02660, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02660? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02660 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02660? ▼
In ZIP code 02660, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02660? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02660 is 8.1% 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.