West Dennis, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02670
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,307
- 242/sq mi High-density area
- $87,019
- Median income Above-median income area
- $714,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Dennis pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 242
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02670 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 02670 (West Dennis, MA) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 354.3 in 2023 to 348.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02670 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to just 1,307 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 242 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02670 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,019 (25% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,333. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $714,100 (19% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,594.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02670 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 02670
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Dennis, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02670.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 02670, West 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
1,307
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
242
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02670?
67.9
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
5.8%
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?
$87,019
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$92,333
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02670 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
West 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)
$87,019 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
2,199housing units
2,199
Total Housing Units
724
Occupied Units
1,475
Vacant Units
1.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$714,100
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,594
Median Rent
1960
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)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02670 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 234 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 265 |
| 2022 | +20.8% | 320 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 354 |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 348 |
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 64 business establishments in ZIP 02670, employing approximately 311 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,272,000.
64
Businesses
311
Employees
$16.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 28.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 20.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.7% |
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 02670 vs 02664 →
ZIP 02670 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02601
Hyannis (02601)
14,089 residents
- 02664
South Yarmouth (02664)
9,371 residents
- 02673
West Yarmouth (02673)
8,402 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02670 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02670 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
- 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
- 02673
West Yarmouth (02673)
$73,854 median income
- 02639
Dennis Port (02639)
$72,567 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02670 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02664 | South Yarmouth, MA | 9,371 | 1.6 mi |
| 02639 | Dennis Port, MA | 2,875 | 1.9 mi |
| 02660 | South Dennis, MA | 6,261 | 3.3 mi |
| 02671 | West Harwich, MA | 1,023 | 3.2 mi |
| 02673 | West Yarmouth, MA | 8,402 | 3.9 mi |
| 02638 | Dennis, MA | 3,207 | 5.1 mi |
| 02675 | Yarmouth Port, MA | 6,577 | 4.4 mi |
| 02641 | East Dennis, MA | 532 | 6.3 mi |
| 02646 | Harwich Port, MA | 1,676 | 5.2 mi |
| 02601 | Hyannis, MA | 14,089 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02670, 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 (1,307 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 02670 in?
ZIP code 02670 (West 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 02670?
ZIP code 02670 in West Dennis, MA has a population of 1,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02670?
The median household income in ZIP 02670 is $87,019, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02670?
The median home value in ZIP 02670 is $714,100, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02670?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02670 is White at 96.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02670?
ZIP code 02670 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02670?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02670 are: Accommodation and food services (18), Retail trade (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02670?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02670 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 02670?
In ZIP code 02670, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.1% 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 02670?
In ZIP code 02670, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02670?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02670 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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