02671 ZIP Code — West Harwich, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02671 is located in West Harwich, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 1.73 square miles and serves a population of 750 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 774/508.

About ZIP code 02671

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 $547,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($97,865) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 63% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02671 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

750

population

1.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02671 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02671

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02671. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Harwich	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02639 Dennis Port (1.4 mi) 02646 Harwich Port (2.2 mi) 02670 West Dennis (3.2 mi) 02645 Harwich (3.3 mi) 02660 South Dennis (3.7 mi) 02664 South Yarmouth (4.3 mi) 02659 South Chatham (4.7 mi) 02631 Brewster (5.7 mi) 02638 Dennis (6.3 mi) 02675 Yarmouth Port (6.6 mi) 02633 Chatham (6.9 mi) 02650 North Chatham (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	750
Population density	434 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1.73 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.6708
Longitude	-70.1113
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	774/508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.7%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

750

Population

434

People per sq mi

64.3

Median age

$97,865

Median household income

$89,199

Per capita income

$547,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

1,391

Housing units

53.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	4.0%
18 and over	720	96.0%
65 and over	358	47.7%
Median age	64.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Asian 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	719	94.7%
Asian	22	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.2%
Other race	9	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	5.7%	10.7%	14.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 14.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	14.8%
Median income	$97,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 36.1%

$500k–$1M 29.8%

$1M+ 24.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$547,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	71.1%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	0.5%
1980–1989	26.8%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	54.1%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.6%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	75	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	70	17.3%
Households with children under 18	25	6.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	59.3%
Average household size	1.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	13.0%
Married	61.7%	63.0%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.0%
Divorced	16.1%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 31.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	53.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	14	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 25.3%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Professional & management 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Retail trade 11.4%

Construction 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.7%
Retirement income	46.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.8%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	5.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	75.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.6%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	734	97.9%
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)	705	94.0%
Born in same state	694	92.5%
Born in different state	497	66.3%
Foreign born	11	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	45	6.0%
Not a US citizen	34	75.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	174	23.2%
French	62	8.3%
German	30	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	3.9%
Polish	24	3.2%
English	6	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.0%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02671

What city is ZIP code 02671 in?

ZIP code 02671 is primarily assigned to West Harwich, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02671 in?

ZIP code 02671 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 02671 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 02671 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02671 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 02671 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 02671 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 02671 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02671?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 02671 in?

ZIP code 02671 observes the EST timezone.