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West Barnstable, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02668

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

3,278
83/sq mi
$111,731
Median income
$709,300
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Barnstable pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02668 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02668 covers 39.4 square miles in West Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,278 residents on file, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02668 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,731 (3% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $48,631. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $709,300 (18% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 81.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. To put 02668 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Barnstable County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02668

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Barnstable, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02668.

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 02668, West Barnstable, 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

3,278

Population

39.4

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02668?

40.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
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?

$111,731

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$48,631

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02668 ranks nationally

West Barnstable, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,731 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,316

Total Housing Units

1,070

Occupied Units

246

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$709,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

1988

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02668 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 173
2021 +14.6% 198
2022 +14.8% 228
2023 +13.6% 259
2024 +1.7% 263

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 113 business establishments in ZIP 02668, employing approximately 482 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,092,000.

113

Businesses

482

Employees

$23.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 23.9%
Retail trade 13 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.3%
Educational services 5 4.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 4.4%
Manufacturing 4 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Finance and insurance 4 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 02668 vs 02632 →

ZIP 02668 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 02668 ranks #7 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 02668 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 02668 ranks #7 of 8 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
02632 Centerville, MA 10,742 3.6 mi
02630 Barnstable, MA 1,850 2.8 mi
02637 Cummaquid, MA 253 4.4 mi
02648 Marstons Mills, MA 7,301 4.2 mi
02537 East Sandwich, MA 6,293 4.5 mi
02601 Hyannis, MA 14,089 4.7 mi
02672 West Hyannisport, MA 180 5.6 mi
02655 Osterville, MA 3,518 5.9 mi
02647 Hyannis Port, MA 129 6.1 mi
02563 Sandwich, MA 10,359 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

02536 standard
East Falmouth, MA
Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
Hyannis, MA
Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
Mashpee, MA
Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
Buzzards Bay, MA
Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
Sandwich, MA
Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County West Barnstable, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02668 in? ▼
ZIP code 02668 (West Barnstable) 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 02668? ▼
ZIP code 02668 in West Barnstable, MA has a population of 3,278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02668? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02668 is $111,731, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02668? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02668 is $709,300, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02668? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02668 is White at 97.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02668? ▼
ZIP code 02668 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02668? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02668 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02668? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02668 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 02668? ▼
In ZIP code 02668, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% 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 02668? ▼
In ZIP code 02668, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02668? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02668 is 3.4% 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.