| City: | Cataumet, Massachusetts |
| County: | Barnstable County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:52:49 PM |
| Population: | 899 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 508 / 774 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.6668, -70.6176 |
| Land Area: | 2.739 sq mi |
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Cataumet occupies 2.6 square miles on Cape Cod's southwestern coast in Barnstable County. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning PO Boxes are the only way to receive mail across the entire service area. The community doesn't have carrier delivery, and residents collect mail at the post office.
This is a seasonal beach community where 34% of housing units (232 of 680 total homes) sit vacant for most of the year, reserved for summer use. The population of 899 year-round residents swells considerably during beach season. Street names tell the coastal story: Scraggy Neck Road (14 addresses), Red Brook Harbor Road (5 addresses), and Shore Road (4 addresses) anchor the road network, while lanes named for shorebirds (Sandpiper, Gull, Heron, Pintail, Puffin) dot residential areas.
With 522 PO Boxes serving 437 households, the adoption rate sits at 1.195. That's 20% more boxes than local homes. The extra capacity serves seasonal homeowners who maintain year-round boxes and businesses that need mailing addresses. In coastal communities like Cataumet, PO Boxes often predate modern street addressing systems.
Mail delivery works through two rural carrier routes covering 128 addresses. These routes don't deliver to every door. Instead, they serve select locations while most residents use PO Boxes. The Cataumet post office, designated as a main facility (code P), has operated since before October 2004 when ZIP code tracking began.
The demographics show an affluent retirement community. Median age is 58.2 years. Median home value reaches $1,010,500, and median household income stands at $171,169. About 30.5% of workers work from home. Among the 437 occupied homes, 342 are owner-occupied while 95 are rentals. The population is 89% white, with small percentages of Hispanic (21%), Black (17), and Asian (15) residents.
Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, street addresses don't receive mail delivery. The proper mailing format is:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Cataumet, MA 02534Street names emphasize the coastal location with harbor and shore references, complemented by extensive use of shorebird names (Sandpiper, Gull, Heron, Puffin, Pintail) in residential lanes.
ZIP Code 02534 has 899 residents and 437 households (average 2.03 persons per household). The median age is 58.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.0%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 899Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,369Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 328.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $137,066Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 437Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $685,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.03Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 895 | 982 | 1,247 | 988 | 913 | 952 | 815 | 741 | 887 | 1,082 | 1,127 | 1,460 | 1,284 | 1,369 |
| Decennial Census | 842 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 899 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.2
Male Median Age: 59.8
Female Median Age: 55.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 25 | 41 | 46 | 59 | 43 | 31 | 37 | 3 |
| Female | 10 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 34 | 35 | 46 | 51 | 27 | 18 | 22 |
| Total | 16 | 36 | 30 | 43 | 35 | 44 | 30 | 37 | 32 | 37 | 66 | 75 | 81 | 105 | 94 | 58 | 55 | 25 |
| White: | 800 | 91.12% |
| Black: | 15 | 1.71% |
| Hispanic:* | 30 | 3.42% |
| Asian: | 15 | 1.71% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 0.80% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.46% |
| Other: | 7 | 0.80% |
| Total: | 878 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 440 | 48.94% | 59.8 years |
| Females: | 459 | 51.06% | 55.4 years |
| Total: | 899 | 100% | 58.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,283 | 93.72% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 1.53% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 65 | 6.28% |
| Total Population: | 1,369 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,283 | 93.72% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 86 | 6.28% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $137,066, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $73,014 (114.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,242. Family households earn a median of $139,268 versus $73,314 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,954). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $74,186, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $74,186 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (78.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,052 | $64,787 | $96,053 | $72,069 | $85,762 | $85,234 | $88,844 | $91,016 | $92,824 | $141,023 | $0 | $163,053 | $171,169 | $137,066 |
| Median Family Income | $72,083 | $108,690 | $105,250 | $96,852 | $97,100 | $86,938 | $100,045 | $91,694 | $117,273 | $143,019 | $150,875 | $164,351 | $182,923 | $139,268 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,426 | $45,745 | $46,474 | $70,345 | $70,240 | $74,052 | $87,917 | $90,379 | $71,422 | $71,629 | $75,469 | $0 | $0 | $73,314 |
| Median Male Income | $50,329 | $50,412 | $50,780 | $50,906 | $0 | $58,477 | $62,173 | $62,718 | $63,855 | $71,515 | $75,352 | $70,590 | $73,431 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $50,324 | $51,935 | $53,047 | $53,720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $74,186 |
| Employed: | 573 | 47.99% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 621 | 52.01% |
| Total: | 1,194 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 451 | 78.71% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 44 | 7.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 55 | 9.60% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 4.01% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 573 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $685,600, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $286,300 (71.70%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $94,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $2,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,274. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.26% (24.52% with a mortgage, 75.48% free-and-clear) and renters 17.74% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $399,300 | $381,500 | $405,100 | $381,300 | $367,900 | $402,000 | $437,500 | $649,200 | $779,800 | $578,900 | $639,700 | $1,009,700 | $1,010,500 | $685,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 86 | 84.31% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 15.69% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $1,164 | $0 | $0 | $1,115 | $1,129 | $0 | $0 | $1,274 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 116 | 20.17% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 357 | 62.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 102 | 17.74% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 575 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 575 | 68.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 261 | 31.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 836 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 836 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 836 | 100% |
In 2024, 72.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.35%). College enrollment is 22.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 36 | 3.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 267 | 24.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 253 | 23.21% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 534 | 48.99% |
| Total: | 1,090 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,090 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 787 | 72.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,289 | 65.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 659 | 33.49% |
| No Insurance: | 20 | 1.02% |
| Total: | 1,968 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,948 | 98.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 25 | 8.42% |
| Kindergarten: | 45 | 15.15% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 105 | 35.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 54 | 18.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 68 | 22.90% |
| Total: | 297 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 70 | 23.57% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 204 | 68.69% |
ZIP Code 02534 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 55 business establishments, employing about 358 people with an annual payroll of $28,351,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,946Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 55Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,640,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $28,351,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 358Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02534 is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, within the Barnstable Town, MA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12700) and Massachusetts's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 215,888 people, about 0.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 02534. It covers 2.739 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.58 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Barnstable Town, MASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 215,888Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.739 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.58 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1214.74 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 02534 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.