02543 ZIP Code — Woods Hole, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02543 is located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 11.32 square miles and serves a population of 801 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508/774.

About ZIP code 02543

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 $865,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,629) 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. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 83% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02543 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

801

population

11.32

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woods Hole	Acceptable
Woods Hole	Acceptable
Woods Hole	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02540 Falmouth (4 mi) 02536 East Falmouth (7.2 mi) 02556 North Falmouth (7.8 mi) 02568 Vineyard Haven (8 mi) 02542 Buzzards Bay (10.7 mi) 02649 Mashpee (10.8 mi) 02559 Pocasset (11.2 mi) 02539 Edgartown (12.1 mi) 02739 Mattapoisett (12.1 mi) 02719 Fairhaven (12.7 mi) 02635 Cotuit (13.4 mi) 02644 Forestdale (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	801
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	11.32 sq mi
Water area	26.26 sq mi
Latitude	41.5282
Longitude	-70.6636
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	10.8%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	16.9%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

801

Population

People per sq mi

68.5

Median age

$83,629

Median household income

$70,298

Per capita income

$865,500

Median home value

$1,297

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,070

Housing units

83.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

158

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	801	100.0%
65 and over	486	60.7%
Median age	68.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	766	93.3%
Two or more races	35	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.8%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	16.9%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 31.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	31.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$83,629

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 2.3%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 53.5%

$1M+ 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$865,500
Median rent / month	$1,297
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	60.5%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	17.1%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	38.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	23.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	44.0%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.8%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	12.9%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	157	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	83	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	186	41.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	336	75.0%
Average household size	1.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	18.1%
Married	47.4%	38.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	14.4%
Divorced	12.3%	28.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 7.5%

Some college, no degree 8.3%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 57.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	83.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	41	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 41.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.6%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Construction 2.4%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.6%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	8.2%
Walk	10.3%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	10.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.7%
Retirement income	54.2%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.2%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	14.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.9%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	4.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	79.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	6.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	801	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)	685	85.5%
Born in same state	677	84.5%
Born in different state	218	27.2%
Foreign born	8	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	116	14.5%
Not a US citizen	95	81.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	206	25.7%
Italian	120	15%
Irish	13	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	1.1%
English	9	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02543

What city is ZIP code 02543 in?

ZIP code 02543 is primarily assigned to Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02543 in?

ZIP code 02543 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Does ZIP code 02543 have an older population?

61% of residents in ZIP code 02543 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02543?

83% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 02543 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 02543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 02543 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 02543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 02543 in?

ZIP code 02543 observes the EST timezone.