ZIP Code 02668
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West Barnstable · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,278
- Median income
- $111,731
- Median home value
- $709,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.6%
- Land area
- 39.4 sq mi
83/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 155% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
New York
ZIP code 02668 in West Barnstable, Massachusetts has a population of 3,278. The median household income is $111,731, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $709,300, 155% above the US average. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02668 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.4 square miles in West Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,278 residents, producing a population density of 83 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 02668 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02668 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $709,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02668 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, 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 02668 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 02668
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02668.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 02668, West Barnstable, 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
3,278
Population
39.4
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02668?
40.6
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$111,731
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$48,631
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
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?
1,316
Total Housing Units
1,070
Occupied Units
246
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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