02535 ZIP Code — Chilmark, MA

Dukes County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02535 is located in Chilmark, Massachusetts, within Dukes County. It covers approximately 24.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02535

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,568,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($135,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02535 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,269

population

24.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chilmark	Acceptable
Chilmark	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02568 Vineyard Haven (9 mi) 02539 Edgartown (12.6 mi) 02543 Woods Hole (14.6 mi) 02540 Falmouth (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,269
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	24.37 sq mi
Water area	25.44 sq mi
Latitude	41.3302
Longitude	-70.7615
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	23.1%	30.1%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.7%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	25.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	19.7%	12.3%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,269

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$135,750

Median household income

$82,511

Per capita income

$1,568,600

Median home value

$1,613

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

2,080

Housing units

60.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

123

104

35–44

100

156

45–54

149

55–59

60–64

259

65–74

248

115

75–84

110

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	13.5%
18 and over	1,962	86.5%
65 and over	763	33.6%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Asian 2.4%

Black or African American 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,977	86.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	140	6.2%
Two or more races	57	2.5%
Asian	54	2.4%
Black or African American	41	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	30.1%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.7%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	25.9%	28.5%
Over $200k	19.7%	12.3%	14.3%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k+ 29.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	17.1%
$200k+	29.1%
Median income	$135,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 0.3%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

$1M+ 80.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,568,600
Median rent / month	$1,613
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	64.0%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	23.2%
Propane / LP gas	44.6%
Fuel oil	19.9%
Wood	6.8%
Solar	0.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	491	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	118	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	143	18.3%
Households with children under 18	125	16.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	488	62.3%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	30.4%
Married	53.0%	52.8%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	1.7%	4.9%
Divorced	11.9%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 11.3%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 33.4%

Graduate / professional 26.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	60.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.1%
Kindergarten	4	1.1%
Elementary school	186	50.3%
High school	70	18.9%
College / grad school	106	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.4%

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Construction 14.8%

Retail trade 6.9%

Other services 6.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Information 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.8%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	30.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	45.3%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.9%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	4.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	78.9%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.9%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,234	98.5%
Spanish	46	2.1%
Other Indo-European	13	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,087	92.0%
Born in same state	2,051	90.4%
Born in different state	1,035	45.6%
Foreign born	36	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	182	8.0%
Not a US citizen	154	84.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	343	15.1%
Italian	274	12.1%
Irish	93	4.1%
Arab	70	3.1%
Polish	33	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	0.9%
Norwegian	19	0.8%
English	15	0.7%
Dutch	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02535

What city is ZIP code 02535 in?

ZIP code 02535 is primarily assigned to Chilmark, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02535 in?

ZIP code 02535 falls within Dukes County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 02535 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 02535 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02535 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 02535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02535?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02535 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 02535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 02535 in?

ZIP code 02535 observes the EST timezone.