02673 ZIP Code — West Yarmouth, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02673 is located in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 9.27 square miles and serves a population of 9,246 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02673

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $400,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,167. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 02673 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,246

population

9.27

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02673 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02673

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02673. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Yarmouth	Acceptable
West Yarmouth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,246
Population density	997 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	9.27 sq mi
Water area	3.48 sq mi
Latitude	41.6486
Longitude	-70.2415
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	38.4%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

9,246

Population

997

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$69,167

Median household income

$39,481

Per capita income

$400,000

Median home value

$1,545

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

5,775

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

296

Under 5

331

310

5–9

347

255

10–14

284

146

15–19

163

182

20–24

204

605

25–34

675

381

35–44

425

559

45–54

625

217

55–59

242

301

60–64

336

543

65–74

606

348

75–84

389

225

85+

251

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,955	21.1%
18 and over	7,291	78.9%
65 and over	2,362	25.5%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%

Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

Black or African American 11%

Two or more races 7.9%

Other race 4.6%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,623	63.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,169	11.2%
Black or African American	1,150	11%
Two or more races	820	7.9%
Other race	483	4.6%
Asian	152	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$69,167

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 44.9%

$500k–$1M 24.4%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$400,000
Median rent / month	$1,545
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	41.3%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	36.6%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.9%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	6.0%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,621	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	255	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	675	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,319	34.1%
Households with children under 18	1,054	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,753	45.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	28.4%
Married	53.1%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	5.0%	13.5%
Divorced	9.8%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	4.1%
Kindergarten	229	11.8%
Elementary school	863	44.4%
High school	166	8.5%
College / grad school	605	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Professional & management 10.1%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	30.7%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.1%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	645	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	12.2%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,619	93.2%
Spanish	504	5.8%
Other Indo-European	18	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	432	5.0%
Other languages	15	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,402	80.1%
Born in same state	7,308	79.0%
Born in different state	5,639	61.0%
Foreign born	94	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,844	19.9%
Not a US citizen	855	46.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,246	24.3%
French	830	9%
Arab	520	5.6%
German	148	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	118	1.3%
Polish	50	0.5%
Dutch	38	0.4%
Norwegian	27	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02673

What city is ZIP code 02673 in?

ZIP code 02673 is primarily assigned to West Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02673 in?

ZIP code 02673 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 02673 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 02673 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02673 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 02673 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 02673?

The median home value in ZIP code 02673 is $400,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 02673?

ZIP code 02673 has an estimated population of 9,246 residents, with a density of 997 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 02673 in?

ZIP code 02673 observes the EST timezone.