02642 ZIP Code
Eastham, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02642 |
| City/Town: | Eastham |
| County: | Barnstable |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,724 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,167 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,335 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,393 |
| Median Home Value: | $630,500 |
| Land Area: | 14.0 sq miles
36.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8416, -69.9750 |
Population Information (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,724 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,588 | 45.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,136 | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 59.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 134 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 166 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 231 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 180 | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 275 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 417 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 291 | 5.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 668 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 513 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 645 | 11.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,290 | 22.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 501 | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 413 | 7.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $630,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,662 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,393 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,724 | 42.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,669 | 57.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,539 | 93.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 185 | 6.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,738 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 119 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 90 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,002 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 724 | 15.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 489 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,234 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,080 | 22.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,167 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,622 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,087 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,335 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,684 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,460 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 224 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,477 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,768 | 71.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 328 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 344 | 14.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,112 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 223 | 3.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 10 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 120 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 259 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 65 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10 | 0.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02642 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 52 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 113 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 59 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 262 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 252 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 590 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 324 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 401 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 231 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 440 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02642 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,881 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 50 | 2.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 30 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 33 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 425 | 17.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02642 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 309 | 12.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 79 | 3.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 277 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 21 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 66 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 152 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 327 | 13.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 636 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 312 | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 123 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 68 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 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 (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,618 | 98.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,858 | 67.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,113 | 54.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 106 | 1.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02642 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,792 | 65.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,287 | 47.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,188 | 43.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 36 | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 36 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 65 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02642 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,009 | 94.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 156 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 146 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 82 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02642 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 136 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 522 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 847 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,150 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,304 | 20.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 877 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 838 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 322 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 348 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02642 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 264 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,511 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,842 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,453 | 22.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 252 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02642 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,100 | 40.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 98 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 375 | 13.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,113 | 40.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02642 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 41 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,105 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,059 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 519 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02642 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 36 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 6 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 151 | 5.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 623 | 24.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,379 | 54.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 344 | 13.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,076 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $776 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,662 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,724 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,302 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 194 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 430 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 842 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 415 | 15.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,535 | 56.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.64 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02642 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,386 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 661 | 27.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,328 | 55.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 120 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 225 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 639 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02642 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 793 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 85 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 20 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 251 | 31.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 263 | 33.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 174 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,046 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 578 | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,724 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 652 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 8 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 188 | 28.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 456 | 69.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02642 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,241 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 441 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 76 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 261 | 59.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 176 | 39.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 104 | 23.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,348 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 102 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 376 | 368.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 376 | 368.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 376 | 368.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 170 | 166.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 88 | 86.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 9.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02642 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,590 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,269 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 321 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 38 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 170 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 113 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02642 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,724 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,607 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Eastham, MA02642