02561 ZIP Code — Sagamore, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02561 is located in Sagamore, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of 481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.

About ZIP code 02561

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $445,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,060. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02561 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

481

population

0.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sagamore	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	481
Population density	580 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.83 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.7720
Longitude	-70.5366
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	774/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.3%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.1%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

481

Population

580

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$88,060

Median household income

$57,894

Per capita income

$445,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

212

Housing units

59.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	7.1%
18 and over	447	92.9%
65 and over	102	21.2%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Asian 6.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	430	89.4%
Asian	30	6.2%
Two or more races	21	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.3%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	18.1%	10.7%	14.3%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 40.7%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	40.7%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	19.5%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$88,060

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 66.7%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$445,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	26.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	26.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.7%
Electricity	5.8%
Fuel oil	68.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	110	45.6%
Households with children under 18	37	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	35.7%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.8%	21.8%
Married	39.1%	33.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.1%	18.4%
Divorced	0.0%	26.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 7.1%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 19.1%

Bachelor's degree 38.6%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	59.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	34	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 21.4%

Retail trade 16.5%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Construction 10.7%

Public administration 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Other services 7.3%

Professional & management 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.2%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	37.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.3%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	20.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 61.8%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	5.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	75.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.7%
Public insurance	22.5%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	481	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	422	87.7%
Born in same state	422	87.7%
Born in different state	407	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	59	12.3%
Not a US citizen	29	49.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	155	32.2%
French	52	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	15	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02561

What city is ZIP code 02561 in?

ZIP code 02561 is primarily assigned to Sagamore, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02561 in?

ZIP code 02561 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02561?

59% 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 02561?

The median home value in ZIP code 02561 is $445,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 02561?

ZIP code 02561 has an estimated population of 481 residents, with a density of 580 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02561?

The median household income in ZIP code 02561 is $88,060, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02561 in?

ZIP code 02561 observes the EST timezone.