PlainZIP

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
$87,019
Median income
$714,100
Median home value
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $92,333. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $714,100 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,594 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02670 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 02670

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Dennis, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02670.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02670?

67.9

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
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 1.7%
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?

$87,019

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$92,333

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02670 ranks nationally

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

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

$87,019 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,199

Total Housing Units

724

Occupied Units

1,475

Vacant Units

1.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$714,100

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02670 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 02670 ranks #9 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 02670 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 02670 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
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

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Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
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Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
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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 West Dennis, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.