02659 ZIP Code — South Chatham, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02659 is located in South Chatham, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 1.98 square miles and serves a population of 916 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02659

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $650,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,969) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% 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 23 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 02659 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

916

population

1.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Chatham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02633 Chatham (2.2 mi) 02645 Harwich (2.4 mi) 02646 Harwich Port (2.5 mi) 02650 North Chatham (3.2 mi) 02671 West Harwich (4.7 mi) 02631 Brewster (5 mi) 02653 Orleans (5.1 mi) 02639 Dennis Port (6 mi) 02660 South Dennis (7.2 mi) 02670 West Dennis (7.9 mi) 02664 South Yarmouth (8.9 mi) 02638 Dennis (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	916
Population density	463 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1.98 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.6839
Longitude	-70.0223
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508/774

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	13.3%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

916

Population

463

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$72,969

Median household income

$70,035

Per capita income

$650,100

Median home value

$1,207

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,122

Housing units

58.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	13.1%
18 and over	796	86.9%
65 and over	290	31.7%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	902	98.5%
Black or African American	14	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	13.3%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 16.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	16.8%
Median income	$72,969

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

$500k–$1M 53.7%

$1M+ 20.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$650,100
Median rent / month	$1,207
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	57.0%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	23.4%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	45.8%
2 vehicles	23.9%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	18.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	19.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	237	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	60	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	184	36.3%
Households with children under 18	76	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	39.6%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	24.6%
Married	62.9%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.4%	11.4%
Divorced	3.7%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 32.0%

Graduate / professional 26.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	58.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	81	59.6%
High school	31	22.8%
College / grad school	16	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.8%

Finance & real estate 18.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Construction 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.2%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	3.5%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.4%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	4.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	77.1%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	97.5%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	908	99.1%
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)	896	97.8%
Born in same state	896	97.8%
Born in different state	505	55.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.2%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	213	23.3%
French	174	19%
Arab	58	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	34	3.7%
Polish	11	1.2%
Irish	9	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.3%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02659

What city is ZIP code 02659 in?

ZIP code 02659 is primarily assigned to South Chatham, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02659 in?

ZIP code 02659 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 02659 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 02659 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02659?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02659 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 02659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02659 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 02659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 02659 in?

ZIP code 02659 observes the EST timezone.