02532 ZIP Code
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02532 |
| City/Town: | Buzzards Bay |
| County: | Barnstable |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,092 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,782 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,722 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,268 |
| Median Home Value: | $438,100 |
| Land Area: | 13.8 sq miles
35.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7495, -70.5949 |
Population Information (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,092 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,815 | 44.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,277 | 55.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 533 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 597 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 537 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 780 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 719 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,108 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 831 | 6.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,473 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,172 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,053 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,685 | 20.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,244 | 9.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 360 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $438,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,454 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,268 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,918 | 81.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,350 | 18.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,620 | 78.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,298 | 21.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,926 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 185 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 231 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,305 | 23.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,068 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 899 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,500 | 25.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,738 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,782 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,247 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,479 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,722 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,821 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,563 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 218 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,428 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,157 | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,054 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 324 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,581 | 88.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 129 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 475 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 467 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 395 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 679 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 333 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 197 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02532 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 158 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 252 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 264 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 306 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 530 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 955 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,260 | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 941 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 758 | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 494 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02532 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,220 | 79.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 305 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 81 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 159 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 606 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02532 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 548 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 401 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 160 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,001 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 322 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 119 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 299 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 619 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,601 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 729 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 255 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 448 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,551 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,644 | 73.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,378 | 48.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 427 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02532 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,281 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,661 | 45.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,190 | 37.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 194 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 141 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 685 | 11.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02532 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,591 | 76.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 759 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 140 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 277 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 206 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 22 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 273 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02532 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 347 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 743 | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 922 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,014 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 956 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 607 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 909 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 393 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,377 | 18.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02532 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 56 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 654 | 9.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,548 | 35.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,832 | 39.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,014 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 164 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02532 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,883 | 65.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 194 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 558 | 9.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,119 | 18.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 68 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02532 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 187 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,359 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,443 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 929 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02532 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 49 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 41 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 61 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 702 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,145 | 46.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,466 | 31.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 124 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,234 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $863 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,454 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.38 |
Households (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,918 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,595 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 465 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 857 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,945 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,164 | 19.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,987 | 50.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02532 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,181 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,486 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,725 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 306 | 5.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 630 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,618 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02532 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,509 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 129 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 152 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 825 | 32.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 737 | 29.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 666 | 26.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,895 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,215 | 11.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,978 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,035 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 80 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 622 | 30.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,333 | 65.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02532 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,657 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,407 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 382 | 27.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,016 | 72.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 190 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,143 | 92.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 87 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 949 | 1090.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 949 | 1090.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 949 | 1090.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 280 | 321.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 38 | 43.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 16.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 59 | 67.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 184 | 211.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02532 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,559 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,745 | 93.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 814 | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 204 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 340 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 262 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02532 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,918 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,707 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Buzzards Bay, MA02532