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 High-density area
- $93,386
- Median income Above-median income area
- $559,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02660 (South Dennis, MA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 334.8 in 2023 to 347.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,512. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $559,600 (7% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,365; 78.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02660 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 02660
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Dennis, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02660.
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 21
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02660?
61.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
6.0%
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?
$93,386
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$52,512
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02660 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
South Dennis, 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)
$93,386 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
4,610housing units
4,610
Total Housing Units
3,032
Occupied Units
1,578
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$559,600
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 02645
Harwich (02645)
9,663 residents
- 02664
South Yarmouth (02664)
9,371 residents
- 02675
Yarmouth Port (02675)
6,577 residents
- 02660
South Dennis (02660)
6,261 residents
- 02638 3,207
Dennis (02638)
3,207 residents
- 02639 2,875
Dennis Port (02639)
2,875 residents
- 02646 1,676
Harwich Port (02646)
1,676 residents
- 02670 1,307
West Dennis (02670)
1,307 residents
- 02671 1,023
West Harwich (02671)
1,023 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02660 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02660 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02675
Yarmouth Port (02675)
$110,450 median income
- 02638
Dennis (02638)
$108,726 median income
- 02671
West Harwich (02671)
$104,583 median income
- 02645
Harwich (02645)
$104,401 median income
- 02660
South Dennis (02660)
$93,386 median income
- 02670
West Dennis (02670)
$87,019 median income
- 02664
South Yarmouth (02664)
$82,125 median income
- 02646
Harwich Port (02646)
$81,172 median income
- 02639
Dennis Port (02639)
$72,567 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02660, 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 (6,261 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 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.
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