02536 ZIP Code
East Falmouth, Massachusetts
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02536 |
| City/Town: | East Falmouth |
| County: | Barnstable |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,909 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,132 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,716 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,149 |
| Median Home Value: | $457,400 |
| Land Area: | 27.4 sq miles
70.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5963, -70.5675 |
Population Information (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,909 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,351 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,558 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 825 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 670 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 927 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,152 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,031 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,926 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,026 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,020 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,851 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,387 | 11.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,793 | 18.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,572 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 729 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $457,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,538 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,149 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,780 | 72.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,369 | 27.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,881 | 89.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 899 | 10.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,304 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 326 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 711 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,548 | 21.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,055 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,744 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,866 | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,054 | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,132 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $124,087 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,182 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,716 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,089 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,459 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 601 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,207 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,205 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,225 | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 997 | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,220 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 287 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 191 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 456 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 594 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,161 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 986 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 719 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 167 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 69 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 483 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02536 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 246 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 169 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 386 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 503 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,009 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,424 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,282 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,381 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 954 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,426 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02536 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,558 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 801 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 191 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 87 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,357 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02536 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,078 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 586 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 124 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,382 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 657 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 139 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 433 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,654 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,343 | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,064 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 450 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 483 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,206 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,212 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,419 | 49.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 674 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02536 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,660 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,020 | 45.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,985 | 34.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 705 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 312 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 903 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02536 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,221 | 92.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 319 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 106 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 250 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 55 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 163 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02536 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 233 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,076 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,390 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,232 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,009 | 24.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,695 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,406 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 448 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 660 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02536 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 83 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 424 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,410 | 19.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,008 | 49.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,759 | 22.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 465 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02536 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,899 | 55.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 152 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 504 | 5.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,985 | 34.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 163 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02536 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 386 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,557 | 29.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,177 | 47.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,660 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02536 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 103 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 34 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 50 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 156 | 2.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 778 | 9.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,737 | 47.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,491 | 31.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 532 | 6.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02536 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,206 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $743 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,538 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,780 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,374 | 49.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,274 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,509 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,239 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,812 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,311 | 49.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02536 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,053 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,484 | 27.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,760 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 561 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,174 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,227 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02536 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,828 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 399 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 139 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,359 | 35.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 873 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,058 | 27.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,824 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,329 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,880 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,213 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 237 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,372 | 42.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,604 | 49.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02536 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,158 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,690 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 783 | 46.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 845 | 50.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 223 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 62 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02536 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,380 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 297 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,529 | 514.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,529 | 514.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,529 | 514.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 647 | 217.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 8.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 443 | 149.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 119 | 40.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02536 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,084 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,216 | 90.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,868 | 9.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 137 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,226 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 364 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 141 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02536 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,780 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,355 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
East Falmouth, MA02536