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Barnstable County
Cataumet, MA
02534
02534 ZIP Code — Cataumet, MA
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02534 is located in
Cataumet ,
Massachusetts ,
within Barnstable County .
It covers approximately 2.74 square miles and serves a population of
1,460 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 508 .
About ZIP code 02534
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,009,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($163,053) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 02534 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,460
Population density
533 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
2.74 sq mi
Water area
0.58 sq mi
Latitude
41.6668
Longitude
-70.6176
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
508
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
2.4%
31.6%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
43.9%
30.4%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
23.3%
27.2%
28.5%
Over $200k
30.4%
10.7%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$163,053
Median household income
$1,009,700
Median home value
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 281 19.2% 18 and over 1,179 80.8% 65 and over 401 27.5% Median age 51.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 1,183 69.8% Hispanic or Latino 235 13.9% Two or more races 235 13.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 25 1.5% Black or African American 17 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
2.4%
31.6%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
43.9%
30.4%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
23.3%
27.2%
28.5%
Over $200k
30.4%
10.7%
14.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.6% $25k–$35k 3.7% $35k–$50k 1.7% $50k–$75k 4.9% $75k–$100k 20.9% $150k–$200k 37.6% $200k+ 28.6% Median income $163,053
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,009,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.0% Renter occupied 9.0% Vacant 23.8% Single-family detached 98.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 3.16
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.6% 2000–2009 19.0% 1990–1999 12.1% 1980–1989 10.7% 1970–1979 31.3% 1960–1969 4.1% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 18.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.1% 2 bedrooms 3.0% 3 bedrooms 61.3% 4 bedrooms 20.2% 5+ bedrooms 11.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 13.3% 2 vehicles 55.9% 3 or more 30.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 57.0% Electricity 12.7% Propane / LP gas 14.2% Fuel oil 16.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 381 81.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 33 7.1% Female householder, no spouse 51 11.0% Households with children under 18 124 26.7% Households with seniors (65+) 225 48.4% Average household size 3.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 23.9% Married 65.7% 61.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 6.1% 14.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
34.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.5% Bachelor's or higher 66.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 8.8% Kindergarten 40 9.8% Elementary school 119 29.2% High school 86 21.1% College / grad school 127 31.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Public administration
12.2%
Professional & management
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 52.2% Service 8.4% Sales & office 16.6% Natural resources & construction 19.1% Production & transportation 3.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.7% Government 12.2% Self-employed 23.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.0% Carpool 4.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 19.0% Other means 8.7% Avg commute (minutes) 32.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.4% Retirement income 31.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.4% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 9.6% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 30.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 6.7% Cancer 9.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.8% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 18.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.3% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 11.6% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 5.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.4% Visited dentist 74.8% Cholesterol screening 93.6% Teeth loss 9.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 116 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.9% Under 18 24.6% 18–64 years 9.0% 65 and over 45.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 87.4% Public insurance 48.6% No insurance 1.3% Uninsured under 19 6.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,424 97.5% Spanish 50 3.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 50 3.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,439 98.6% Born in same state 1,439 98.6% Born in different state 940 64.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 21 1.4% Not a US citizen 21 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 427 29.2% Italian 364 24.9% Arab 59 4%
Ancestry Count % German 55 3.8% Polish 12 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.8% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02534
What city is ZIP code 02534 in?
ZIP code 02534 is primarily assigned to Cataumet, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02534 in?
ZIP code 02534 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 02534?
67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 02534 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 02534 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 02534 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 02534 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 02534 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 02534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 02534 in?
ZIP code 02534 observes the EST timezone.
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