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 High-density area
- $104,583
- Median income Above-median income area
- $635,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $95,562. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $635,100 (6% above the average Massachusetts ZIP); 100.0% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02671 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 02671
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Harwich, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02671.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02671?
66.5
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$104,583
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$95,562
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02671 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
West Harwich, 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)
$104,583 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,272housing units
1,272
Total Housing Units
415
Occupied Units
857
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$635,100
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02671 vs 02639 →
ZIP 02671 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02631
Brewster (02631)
9,679 residents
- 02645
Harwich (02645)
9,663 residents
- 02664
South Yarmouth (02664)
9,371 residents
- 02660
South Dennis (02660)
6,261 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
- 02659 1,108
South Chatham (02659)
1,108 residents
- 02671 1,023
West Harwich (02671)
1,023 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02671 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02671 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02659
South Chatham (02659)
$109,453 median income
- 02671
West Harwich (02671)
$104,583 median income
- 02645
Harwich (02645)
$104,401 median income
- 02631
Brewster (02631)
$102,132 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
- 02639
Dennis Port (02639)
$72,567 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02671, 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 (1,023 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 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.
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