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Bourne, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02532.
Population
1,806
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,059
ZIP codes
1
Bourne and its ZIP codes
Bourne at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $97,847 a year, 6% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $735,500 (31% above Massachusetts).
Local data for Bourne, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bourne, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,847
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$735,500
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
58.5%
Median age
61.2
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (411), Italian Americans (373), German Americans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Bourne.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,176
96,491 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $15,364 per person
How people get to work
Bourne, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bourne, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7,485
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 22°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bourne, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.4%
U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts
ZIP codes in Bourne
1 in or overlapping Bourne. Population shown
Cities near Bourne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Monument BeachCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Buzzards BayCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.9 |
| OnsetCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| PocassetCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| White Island ShoresCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Wareham CenterCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| WeweanticCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| SandwichCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.6 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Marion CenterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| West WarehamCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.7 |
| West FalmouthCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.1 |
| East SandwichCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.5 |
| Mattapoisett CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bourne, MA in?
- Bourne is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Bourne, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bourne include 02532.
- What is the population of Bourne, MA?
- About 1,806 people live in Bourne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bourne?
- Nearby places include Monument Beach (1.1 mi), Buzzards Bay (1.8 mi), Onset (2.7 mi), Pocasset (3.1 mi), White Island Shores (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023