02657 ZIP Code — Provincetown, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02657 is located in Provincetown, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 9.67 square miles and serves a population of 3,630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02657

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $772,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,447) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02657 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,630

population

9.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Provincetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02667 Wellfleet (12.2 mi) 02642 Eastham (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,630
Population density	375 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	9.67 sq mi
Water area	4.93 sq mi
Latitude	42.0509
Longitude	-70.1963
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	36.2%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.7%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,630

Population

375

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$91,447

Median household income

$86,915

Per capita income

$772,200

Median home value

$1,106

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

4,434

Housing units

61.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

207

25–34

123

263

35–44

157

335

45–54

200

350

55–59

208

211

60–64

126

385

65–74

230

188

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	8.3%
18 and over	3,330	91.7%
65 and over	1,029	28.3%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Two or more races 8.8%

Other race 5%

Asian 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,932	72.3%
Hispanic or Latino	424	10.5%
Two or more races	358	8.8%
Other race	204	5%
Asian	80	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.7%
Black or African American	27	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.7%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 26.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	26.9%
Median income	$91,447

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 45.3%

$1M+ 32.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$772,200
Median rent / month	$1,106
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	59.3%
Single-family detached	38.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	44.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.1%
1 bedroom	19.2%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	21.9%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	56.6%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	7.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.9%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Fuel oil	21.6%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	521	26.1%
Cohabiting couple	275	13.8%
Male householder, no spouse	675	33.8%
Female householder, no spouse	525	26.3%
Households with children under 18	102	5.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	830	41.6%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	22.6%
Married	36.3%	39.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	15.2%
Divorced	11.1%	22.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 11.5%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 31.6%

Graduate / professional 30.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	61.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.7%
Kindergarten	45	12.1%
Elementary school	82	22.0%
High school	80	21.4%
College / grad school	141	37.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.7%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Professional & management 15.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Construction 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Information 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.6%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	25.9%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	15.7%
Work from home	36.4%
Other means	12.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 53.5%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	5.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	75.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	21.7%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,514	96.8%
Spanish	169	4.8%
Other Indo-European	140	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,265	89.9%
Born in same state	3,194	88.0%
Born in different state	1,608	44.3%
Foreign born	71	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	365	10.1%
Not a US citizen	226	61.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	809	22.3%
French	524	14.4%
Arab	133	3.7%
German	98	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	1.2%
Norwegian	22	0.6%
Polish	16	0.4%
Irish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.0%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02657

What city is ZIP code 02657 in?

ZIP code 02657 is primarily assigned to Provincetown, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02657 in?

ZIP code 02657 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02657?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 02657 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 02657 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02657 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 02657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02657?

The median home value in ZIP code 02657 is $772,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 02657 in?

ZIP code 02657 observes the EST timezone.