02668 ZIP Code — West Barnstable, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02668 is located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 14.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,465 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02668

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $584,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,651. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02668 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,465

population

14.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02668 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02668

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02668. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Barnstable	Acceptable
West Barnstable	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02630 Barnstable (2.7 mi) 02632 Centerville (3.5 mi) 02648 Marstons Mills (4.4 mi) 02601 Hyannis (4.4 mi) 02537 East Sandwich (4.9 mi) 02655 Osterville (5.5 mi) 02675 Yarmouth Port (6 mi) 02563 Sandwich (6.9 mi) 02635 Cotuit (7.5 mi) 02638 Dennis (7.8 mi) 02664 South Yarmouth (8.2 mi) 02644 Forestdale (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,465
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	14.32 sq mi
Water area	2.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.7081
Longitude	-70.3457
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	15.9%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.8%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,465

Population

172

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$108,651

Median household income

$51,622

Per capita income

$584,600

Median home value

$1,211

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,179

Housing units

52.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

106

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

104

257

35–44

226

45–54

55–59

144

60–64

126

227

65–74

199

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	574	23.3%
18 and over	1,891	76.7%
65 and over	527	21.4%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,436	98.8%
Two or more races	29	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.9%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	11.8%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 21.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	28.7%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	21.0%
Median income	$108,651

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 61.0%

$1M+ 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$584,600
Median rent / month	$1,211
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	30.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.6%
Electricity	0.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	26.5%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	587	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	74	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	142	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	167	17.2%
Households with children under 18	304	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	37.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	18.3%
Married	68.8%	64.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	5.3%
Divorced	10.6%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 12.0%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 32.1%

Graduate / professional 19.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.6%
Bachelor's or higher	52.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	2.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	357	58.8%
High school	48	7.9%
College / grad school	185	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Public administration 14.8%

Professional & management 14.0%

Construction 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Other services 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Retail trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.1%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	4.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	78.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	14.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,304	93.5%
Spanish	18	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,418	98.1%
Born in same state	2,397	97.2%
Born in different state	1,630	66.1%
Foreign born	21	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.9%
Not a US citizen	21	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	544	22.1%
French	349	14.2%
Arab	162	6.6%
German	43	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	0.5%
Dutch	12	0.5%
Polish	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02668

What city is ZIP code 02668 in?

ZIP code 02668 is primarily assigned to West Barnstable, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02668 in?

ZIP code 02668 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Is ZIP code 02668 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 02668 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02668?

52% 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 02668?

The median home value in ZIP code 02668 is $584,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 02668?

The median household income in ZIP code 02668 is $108,651, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 02668 in?

ZIP code 02668 observes the EST timezone.