02542 ZIP Code — Buzzards Bay, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02542 is located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 28.55 square miles and serves a population of 766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02542

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $49,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

766

population

28.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buzzards Bay	Acceptable
Buzzards Bay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02644 Forestdale (2.9 mi) 02559 Pocasset (4.1 mi) 02536 East Falmouth (4.1 mi) 02556 North Falmouth (4.2 mi) 02649 Mashpee (4.2 mi) 02532 Buzzards Bay (5 mi) 02563 Sandwich (5.7 mi) 02635 Cotuit (6.5 mi) 02540 Falmouth (6.7 mi) 02648 Marstons Mills (7.2 mi) 02537 East Sandwich (7.7 mi) 02655 Osterville (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	766
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	28.55 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.6592
Longitude	-70.5521
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.6%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

766

Population

People per sq mi

27.4

Median age

$49,250

Median household income

$21,392

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,897

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

36.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

140

25–34

114

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	29.1%
18 and over	543	70.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	27.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Black or African American 3.6%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	650	78.6%
Two or more races	64	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	61	7.4%
Black or African American	30	3.6%
Other race	22	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.6%	10.7%	14.3%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 39.4%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	39.4%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$49,250

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,897
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	66.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	64.7%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.4%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	90.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	22	10.0%
Households with children under 18	146	66.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	10.3%
Married	71.6%	81.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	5.5%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 15.1%

Some college, no degree 38.5%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	13.9%
Kindergarten	17	8.2%
Elementary school	80	38.5%
High school	7	3.4%
College / grad school	75	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Retail trade 18.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%

Public administration 9.0%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	35.5%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	3.6%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.0%
High blood pressure	16.8%
High cholesterol	17.2%
Diabetes	3.7%
Heart disease	2.2%
Stroke	1.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	10.1%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	2.7%
Cancer	2.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	27.4%
No physical activity	14.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	5.9%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	82.0%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.2%
Public insurance	3.2%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	645	84.2%
Spanish	18	2.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	666	86.9%
Born in same state	644	84.1%
Born in different state	112	14.6%
Foreign born	22	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	100	13.1%
Not a US citizen	64	64.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	161	21%
Italian	94	12.3%
French	94	12.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.8%
German	8	1%
Polish	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02542

What city is ZIP code 02542 in?

ZIP code 02542 is primarily assigned to Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02542 in?

ZIP code 02542 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of ZIP code 02542?

ZIP code 02542 has an estimated population of 766 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02542?

The median household income in ZIP code 02542 is $49,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02542 in?

ZIP code 02542 observes the EST timezone.