02644 ZIP Code — Forestdale, MA
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02644 is located in Forestdale, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 3.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.
About ZIP code 02644
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 $447,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $119,779. The poverty rate of 5% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,838
population
3.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
02644 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 02644
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Forestdale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
02563 Sandwich (2.7 mi)
02542 Buzzards Bay (2.9 mi)
02532 Buzzards Bay (4.3 mi)
02537 East Sandwich (4.9 mi)
02649 Mashpee (5.4 mi)
02559 Pocasset (5.4 mi)
02648 Marstons Mills (5.6 mi)
02635 Cotuit (6.5 mi)
02556 North Falmouth (6.8 mi)
02562 Sagamore Beach (6.8 mi)
02536 East Falmouth (6.9 mi)
02655 Osterville (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,838 |
| Population density | 1,139 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 25 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6932 |
| Longitude | -70.5176 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 508 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.9% | 31.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.2% | 30.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.2% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 10.7% | 14.3% |
Demographics & statistics
3,838
Population
1,139
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$119,779
Median household income
$53,946
Per capita income
$447,300
Median home value
$1,665
Median monthly rent
88.1%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,422
Housing units
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
47
Under 5
60
117
5–9
147
63
10–14
79
104
15–19
131
93
20–24
117
179
25–34
226
172
35–44
216
157
45–54
198
288
55–59
362
197
60–64
249
154
65–74
194
108
75–84
137
19
85+
24
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 632 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 3,206 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 636 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 50.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,751 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.9% | 31.6% | 31.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.2% | 30.4% | 25.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.2% | 27.2% | 28.5% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 10.7% | 14.3% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
6.1%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
25.4%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 25.4% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $119,779 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
13.7%
$300k–$500k
55.4%
$500k–$1M
29.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $447,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,665 |
| Owner occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter occupied | 11.9% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 92.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.4% |
| Electricity | 12.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.2% |
| Fuel oil | 31.3% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 879 | 58.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 81 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 104 | 6.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 449 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 308 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 434 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 22.8% |
| Married | 61.4% | 51.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 17.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
26.2%
Associate's degree
14.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 25 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 315 | 49.4% |
| High school | 161 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 109 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Construction
16.5%
Retail trade
10.2%
Professional & management
8.4%
Public administration
8.1%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Other services
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.2% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.9% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 34.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 5.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 311 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 20.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.2% |
| Public insurance | 27.0% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,731 | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 41 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,755 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 3,755 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,916 | 76.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 83 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 65 | 78.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,737 | 45.3% |
| French | 965 | 25.1% |
| German | 257 | 6.7% |
| Norwegian | 100 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 54 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.9% |
| Arab | 30 | 0.8% |
| English | 23 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02644
What city is ZIP code 02644 in?
ZIP code 02644 is primarily assigned to Forestdale, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02644 in?
ZIP code 02644 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 02644 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 02644 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02644?
The median home value in ZIP code 02644 is $447,300.
Does ZIP code 02644 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 02644 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02644?
The median household income in ZIP code 02644 is $119,779, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02644 in?
ZIP code 02644 observes the EST timezone.