ZIP Code 02601 -- West yarmouth, MA

Barnstable | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 7.2x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.

Quick Overview

Population
16,071
Unknown
Median Income
$61,143
Home Value
$440,100
Median Rent
$1,767
Median Age
44.10
Diversity Index
69.30
High
Cost of Living
153.2
very high
Unemployment
2.8%

About ZIP Code 02601

ZIP code 02601 in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts is a unknown area with a population of 16,071. The median household income is $61,143, which is This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $440,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 7.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 153.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.10 years. Approximately 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Barnstable, MA.

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Population & Age

Total Population
16,071
Median Age
44.10
Male Population
7,225
45.0%
Female Population
8,846
55.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
69.30 High
White
54.1%
Black or African American
12.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
1.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
18.8%
Other Race
11.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$61,143
Mean Household Income
$81,085
Per Capita Income
$38,343
Below Poverty Line
14.6%

This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$440,100
Median Rent
$1,767
Total Housing Units
9,144
Occupied Units
7,562
Vacant Units
1,582
17.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
52.2%
Renter Occupied
47.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 7.2x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 52.2% Renter 47.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 10.9%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
8,969
Employment Rate
97.2%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
69.8%
Carpool
11.2%
Public Transit
2.7%
Work from Home
10.2%

Cost of Living Index

153.2
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 02601 is 53.2% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in West Yarmouth

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
02673 8,594 $73,854 $502,200

Other ZIP Codes in Barnstable

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
02536 Teaticket 21,328 $100,497
02649 Mashpee 15,384 $95,299
02532 Onset 13,267 $87,773
02632 Centerville 11,685 $121,317
02645 Harwich 11,288 $104,401
02563 Sandwich 10,436 $121,455

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 02601

ZIP code 02601 (West yarmouth, MA) has a total population of 16,071 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 02601 is $61,143 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 18% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 02601 is primarily located in West yarmouth, Massachusetts (MA). It falls within Barnstable County.

The median home value in ZIP code 02601 is $440,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,767.

The median age in ZIP code 02601 is 44.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 02601 has a cost of living index of 153.21 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 02601, 28.00% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 10.92% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 02601 is 2.83%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 10.22% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.