PlainZIP

West Harwich, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02671

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

1,023
196/sq mi
$104,583
Median income
$635,100
Median home value
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
196
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02671 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02671 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, home to just 1,023 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 196 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02671 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,583 (10% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $95,562. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $635,100 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is -. To put 02671 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 02671

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Harwich, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02671.

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 02671, West Harwich, 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

1,023

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

196

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02671?

66.5

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$104,583

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$95,562

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02671 ranks nationally

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

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

$104,583 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,272

Total Housing Units

415

Occupied Units

857

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$635,100

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

1963

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

+22.9%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02671 have increased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.2% 204
2020 +0.9% 206
2021 +14.7% 236
2022 +22.9% 290
2024 – 297

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 02671, employing approximately 212 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,915,000.

59

Businesses

212

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.6%
Construction 6 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.2%
Retail trade 5 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 5.1%

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 02671 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 02671 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 02671 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 02671 ranks #2 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
02639 Dennis Port, MA 2,875 1.3 mi
02646 Harwich Port, MA 1,676 2.0 mi
02670 West Dennis, MA 1,307 3.2 mi
02660 South Dennis, MA 6,261 3.2 mi
02645 Harwich, MA 9,663 3.4 mi
02664 South Yarmouth, MA 9,371 4.3 mi
02659 South Chatham, MA 1,108 4.6 mi
02631 Brewster, MA 9,679 5.6 mi
02669 West Chatham, MA 285 6.1 mi
02641 East Dennis, MA 532 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

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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 Harwich, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02671 in? ▼
ZIP code 02671 (West Harwich) 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 02671? ▼
ZIP code 02671 in West Harwich, MA has a population of 1,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02671? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02671 is $104,583, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02671? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02671 is $635,100, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02671? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02671 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02671? ▼
ZIP code 02671 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02671? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02671 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02671? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02671 increased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 02671? ▼
In ZIP code 02671, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02671? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02671 is 5.5% 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.