| City: | Sagamore, Massachusetts |
| County: | Barnstable County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:53:04 PM |
| Population: | 712 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 508 / 774 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7720, -70.5366 |
| Land Area: | 0.829 sq mi |
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Sagamore sits at the western approach to Cape Cod in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, where the Cape Cod Canal meets the mainland. This small village of 712 residents spreads across 1.9 square miles along Sandwich Road and Cranberry Highway. With a median home value of $462,100 and 84.1% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, it's an educated and affluent gateway community.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no city carrier delivery. Instead, three rural carrier routes provide street delivery to homes and businesses, but the Sagamore post office maintains 377 PO Boxes for 329 households. That's a PO Box adoption rate of 1.15, meaning the post office serves more boxes than local homes. This pattern indicates service extending to surrounding areas and seasonal properties.
The village has a mature, stable population. Median age is 47.7 years. Of 377 total housing units, 329 are occupied year-round and 18 are held for seasonal use. That's just 5% seasonal vacancy, much lower than other Cape communities. Homeownership dominates: 218 owner-occupied units versus 111 rentals. The community supports 31 business establishments employing 197 workers.
Street names trace the village's history and Cape Cod character. Sandwich Road, the main thoroughfare with 19 delivery records, connects to the neighboring town of Sandwich. Cranberry Highway (7 records) references the region's cranberry bog heritage. Smaller streets like Bridge Street, Pleasant Street, and Adams Street form the historic core, while names like Pleasure Point Road and Bluff Road hint at waterfront geography along the Cape Cod Canal.
Street names connect to neighboring Sandwich, reference cranberry farming heritage, and include historic village core streets and waterfront locations along the Cape Cod Canal.
ZIP Code 02561 has 712 residents and 329 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 47.7 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.9%, much higher than the state average of 69.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (4.4%, slightly lower than the state average of 7.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, 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: | 712Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 670Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 858.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 329Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $481,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.49Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 443 | 471 | 468 | 496 | 478 | 479 | 325 | 301 | 296 | 257 | 1,025 | 481 | 260 | 670 |
| Decennial Census | 539 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 712 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.7
Male Median Age: 48
Female Median Age: 46.9
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 32 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 11 | 21 | 14 | 3 |
| Female | 16 | 27 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 19 | 28 | 8 | 35 | 16 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 5 | 11 |
| Total | 21 | 32 | 18 | 36 | 43 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 23 | 60 | 46 | 62 | 59 | 48 | 37 | 44 | 19 | 14 |
| White: | 633 | 90.95% |
| Black: | 8 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 1.29% |
| Asian: | 31 | 4.45% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 13 | 1.87% |
| Total: | 696 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 326 | 45.79% | 48.0 years |
| Females: | 386 | 54.21% | 46.9 years |
| Total: | 712 | 100% | 47.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 649 | 96.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 21 | 3.13% |
| Total Population: | 670 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 649 | 96.87% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21 | 3.13% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $42,132 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,422. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.4%, which is much higher 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 (52.3%).
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 | $42,132 | $72,981 | $73,750 | $88,242 | $68,281 | $80,938 | $0 | $84,398 | $86,422 | $146,875 | $81,983 | $88,060 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $64,583 | $73,894 | $74,115 | $93,452 | $69,792 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $145,938 | $197,596 | $153,242 | $168,750 | $178,583 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,776 | $31,935 | $31,528 | $0 | $0 | $80,089 | $0 | $54,208 | $54,154 | $0 | $53,279 | $58,351 | $61,089 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $66,033 | $66,065 | $68,672 | $0 | $68,988 | $0 | $68,920 | $67,563 | $70,375 | $73,355 | $75,076 | $54,811 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $31,595 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,678 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 327 | 76.40% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 101 | 23.60% |
| Total: | 428 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 171 | 52.29% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 114 | 34.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 12.84% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 327 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $481,900, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is down $7,700 (1.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $166,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,018 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.63% (50.68% with a mortgage, 49.32% free-and-clear) and renters 41.37% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.12%, which is much lower 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 | $489,600 | $416,000 | $352,300 | $367,600 | $315,200 | $292,100 | $299,300 | $370,000 | $315,400 | $378,600 | $446,100 | $445,100 | $462,100 | $481,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 24 | 23.30% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 79 | 76.70% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,018 | $1,018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,414 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 74 | 29.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 72 | 28.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 103 | 41.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 249 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 249 | 90.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 9.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 274 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 260 | 94.89% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 5.11% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 274 | 100% |
In 2024, 65.90% 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 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 13.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 23.90 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (27.27%). College enrollment is 15.38%, 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): | 125 | 29.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 21 | 4.91% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 117 | 27.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 165 | 38.55% |
| Total: | 428 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 428 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 282 | 65.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 634 | 87.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 88 | 12.19% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 722 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 722 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 23.9% | 25.9% | 23.7% | 27.8% | 32.8% | 41.3% | 51.4% | 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: | 78 | 27.27% |
| Kindergarten: | 68 | 23.78% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 68 | 23.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 28 | 9.79% |
| College or graduate school: | 44 | 15.38% |
| Total: | 286 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 146 | 51.05% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 164 | 57.34% |
ZIP Code 02561 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 32 business establishments, employing about 197 people with an annual payroll of $8,723,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 723Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 32Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,953,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,723,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 197Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 02561 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 0.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 02561. It covers 0.829 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.829 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 2558965Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sagamore CDP; MassachusettsSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 02561 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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.