02642 ZIP Code — Eastham, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02642 is located in Eastham, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 13.97 square miles and serves a population of 5,724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02642

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 $630,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($80,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 02642 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,724

population

13.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02642 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02642

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02642. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eastham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02653 Orleans (6.1 mi) 02667 Wellfleet (7 mi) 02631 Brewster (7.9 mi) 02650 North Chatham (9.3 mi) 02633 Chatham (10.3 mi) 02645 Harwich (10.4 mi) 02659 South Chatham (10.9 mi) 02646 Harwich Port (12.4 mi) 02660 South Dennis (12.6 mi) 02671 West Harwich (13.5 mi) 02638 Dennis (13.5 mi) 02639 Dennis Port (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,724
Population density	410 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	13.97 sq mi
Water area	3.40 sq mi
Latitude	41.8376
Longitude	-69.9751
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	37.0%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,724

Population

410

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$80,167

Median household income

$54,053

Per capita income

$630,500

Median home value

$1,662

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

6,208

Housing units

48.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

127

15–19

124

20–24

151

189

25–34

228

132

35–44

159

302

45–54

366

232

55–59

281

292

60–64

353

583

65–74

707

226

75–84

275

187

85+

226

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	678	11.8%
18 and over	5,046	88.2%
65 and over	2,204	38.5%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 3.9%

Asian 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,112	88.3%
Two or more races	259	4.5%
Black or African American	223	3.9%
Asian	120	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	65	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	7.5%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	16.2%
Median income	$80,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 54.3%

$1M+ 13.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$630,500
Median rent / month	$1,662
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	57.4%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	40.9%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,302	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	150	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	430	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	842	30.9%
Households with children under 18	415	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,535	56.4%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	22.8%
Married	55.7%	49.6%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	12.0%
Divorced	9.4%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 26.0%

Graduate / professional 22.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	48.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	10.7%
Kindergarten	20	2.5%
Elementary school	251	31.7%
High school	263	33.2%
College / grad school	174	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Professional & management 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Construction 12.6%

Retail trade 11.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Other services 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 4.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.5%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.7%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	4.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.6%
Visited dentist	77.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	578	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,590	97.7%
Spanish	84	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	73	1.3%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,348	93.4%
Born in same state	5,246	91.6%
Born in different state	2,620	45.8%
Foreign born	102	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	376	6.6%
Not a US citizen	307	81.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,448	25.3%
French	936	16.4%
Arab	621	10.8%
English	113	2%
Irish	88	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	73	1.3%
German	38	0.7%
Dutch	38	0.7%
Polish	18	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02642

What city is ZIP code 02642 in?

ZIP code 02642 is primarily assigned to Eastham, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02642 in?

ZIP code 02642 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 02642 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 02642 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 02642 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 02642 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02642 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 02642 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02642?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 02642 in?

ZIP code 02642 observes the EST timezone.