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Barnstable County
Sagamore Beach, MA
02562
02562 ZIP Code — Sagamore Beach, MA
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02562 is located in
Sagamore Beach ,
Massachusetts ,
within Barnstable County .
It covers approximately 3.38 square miles and serves a population of
3,485 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 774/508 .
About ZIP code 02562
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $518,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $114,770. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 02562 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,485
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
State FIPS
25
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
3.38 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
41.7922
Longitude
-70.5184
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
774/508
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
15.9%
31.6%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
30.4%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
36.9%
27.2%
28.5%
Over $200k
16.5%
10.7%
14.3%
Demographics & statistics
$114,770
Median household income
$518,900
Median home value
$1,663
Median monthly rent
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 712 20.4% 18 and over 2,773 79.6% 65 and over 589 16.9% Median age 43.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 3,263 93.6% Asian 177 5.1% Two or more races 45 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
15.9%
31.6%
31.3%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
30.4%
25.9%
$100k – $200k
36.9%
27.2%
28.5%
Over $200k
16.5%
10.7%
14.3%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 5.8% $25k–$35k 2.4% $35k–$50k 5.5% $50k–$75k 12.9% $75k–$100k 16.2% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 21.4% $200k+ 20.3% Median income $114,770
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $518,900 Median rent / month $1,663 Owner occupied 82.4% Renter occupied 17.6% Vacant 20.6% Single-family detached 86.1% Large apartment buildings 5.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.65
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 14.6% 1990–1999 15.4% 1980–1989 19.0% 1970–1979 18.7% 1960–1969 14.4% 1950–1959 5.8% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 8.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 25.1% 3 bedrooms 45.9% 4 bedrooms 22.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 19.2% 2 vehicles 50.5% 3 or more 29.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 54.1% Electricity 7.7% Propane / LP gas 5.1% Fuel oil 33.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 788 59.7% Cohabiting couple 92 7.0% Male householder, no spouse 155 11.8% Female householder, no spouse 284 21.5% Households with children under 18 464 35.2% Households with seniors (65+) 377 28.6% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.6% 24.8% Married 58.1% 49.9% Separated 0.0% 1.6% Widowed 0.7% 9.3% Divorced 9.6% 14.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.0% Bachelor's or higher 46.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 71 9.1% Kindergarten 13 1.7% Elementary school 296 37.8% High school 213 27.2% College / grad school 190 24.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Professional & management
11.5%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.0% Service 21.2% Sales & office 28.1% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 5.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.7% Government 8.7% Self-employed 9.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.6% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.5% Walk 0.7% Work from home 13.7% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 26.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.6% Retirement income 21.6% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.6% High blood pressure 30.2% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 8.0% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 26.2% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 5.5% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.0% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 16.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.2% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 9.9% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 8.5% No health insurance 5.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 75.9% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 8.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 119 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 5.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.2% 65 and over 14.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 88.4% Public insurance 25.9% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,390 97.3% Spanish 40 1.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 40 1.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,288 94.3% Born in same state 3,270 93.8% Born in different state 2,664 76.4% Foreign born 18 0.5% Naturalized citizen 197 5.7% Not a US citizen 68 34.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,108 31.8% French 516 14.8% English 58 1.7% Arab 57 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 19 0.5% German 18 0.5% Irish 10 0.3% Polish 9 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.8% Internet access 98.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02562
What city is ZIP code 02562 in?
ZIP code 02562 is primarily assigned to Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts.
What county is ZIP code 02562 in?
ZIP code 02562 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Is ZIP code 02562 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 02562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 02562?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02562?
The median home value in ZIP code 02562 is $518,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 02562?
The median household income in ZIP code 02562 is $114,770, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 02562 in?
ZIP code 02562 observes the EST timezone.
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