02601 ZIP Code — Hyannis, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02601 is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 8.77 square miles and serves a population of 17,178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02601

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $371,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $63,432. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02601 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,178

population

8.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hyannis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02630 Barnstable (2.7 mi) 02632 Centerville (2.8 mi) 02668 West Barnstable (4.4 mi) 02675 Yarmouth Port (4.8 mi) 02655 Osterville (5.2 mi) 02664 South Yarmouth (5.3 mi) 02648 Marstons Mills (6.2 mi) 02670 West Dennis (6.3 mi) 02638 Dennis (7.3 mi) 02635 Cotuit (7.7 mi) 02639 Dennis Port (8.1 mi) 02660 South Dennis (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	17,178
Population density	1,959 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	8.77 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	41.6568
Longitude	-70.2938
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	44.2%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

17,178

Population

1,959

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$63,432

Median household income

$35,969

Per capita income

$371,100

Median home value

$1,594

Median monthly rent

50.8%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

5,532

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

441

Under 5

467

417

5–9

442

446

10–14

473

475

15–19

504

568

20–24

602

1,271

25–34

1,348

1,118

35–44

1,186

1,087

45–54

1,152

697

55–59

740

543

60–64

576

751

65–74

797

357

75–84

378

166

85+

176

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,082	17.9%
18 and over	14,096	82.1%
65 and over	2,625	15.3%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.4%

Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

Black or African American 11.3%

Two or more races 9.2%

Other race 8.4%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,070	54.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3,187	15.6%
Black or African American	2,310	11.3%
Two or more races	1,881	9.2%
Other race	1,711	8.4%
Asian	165	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.0%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$63,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 43.0%

$500k–$1M 22.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$371,100
Median rent / month	$1,594
Owner occupied	50.8%
Renter occupied	49.2%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	13.4%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	29.0%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	32.8%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.1%
Electricity	28.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,611	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	446	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,479	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,248	33.1%
Households with children under 18	1,917	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,959	28.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	38.5%
Married	42.4%	40.7%
Separated	4.3%	1.5%
Widowed	1.9%	5.8%
Divorced	14.0%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	185	5.5%
Kindergarten	178	5.3%
Elementary school	1,449	43.1%
High school	713	21.2%
College / grad school	840	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Construction 15.8%

Retail trade 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Professional & management 11.4%

Other services 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	31.1%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	924	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,270	94.7%
Spanish	2,998	18.4%
Other Indo-European	1,127	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,859	11.4%
Other languages	12	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,424	66.5%
Born in same state	11,235	65.4%
Born in different state	8,551	49.8%
Foreign born	189	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	5,754	33.5%
Not a US citizen	2,415	42.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,015	11.7%
French	1,604	9.3%
Arab	1,029	6%
German	153	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	90	0.5%
Norwegian	34	0.2%
English	27	0.2%
Irish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02601

What city is ZIP code 02601 in?

ZIP code 02601 is primarily assigned to Hyannis, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02601 in?

ZIP code 02601 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02601?

The median home value in ZIP code 02601 is $371,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 02601?

ZIP code 02601 has an estimated population of 17,178 residents, with a density of 1,959 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02601?

The median household income in ZIP code 02601 is $63,432, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02601 in?

ZIP code 02601 observes the EST timezone.