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Brewster, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02631.
Population
1,994
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
512
ZIP codes
1
Brewster and its ZIP codes
Brewster at a glance
- Brewster is 43% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $113,214, 9% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $858,100 (53% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,276 a month.
Local data for Brewster, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brewster, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,214
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$858,100
Median rent
$1,276/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
59.7%
Median age
57.0
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (737), German Americans (207), Scottish Americans (194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Brewster.
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
Brewster, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.5%
- Bicycle3.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brewster, 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
79° / 26°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brewster, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.0%
U.S. 11.1% -8.1 pts
ZIP codes in Brewster
1 in or overlapping Brewster. Population shown
Cities near Brewster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East DennisCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.8 |
| OrleansCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| East HarwichCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 8 |
| Harwich CenterCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Northwest HarwichCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 8 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Harwich PortCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.6 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Dennis PortCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3 |
| West DennisCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.3 |
| North EasthamCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| West ChathamCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Yarmouth PortCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6 |
| ChathamCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| South YarmouthCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 7 |
| West YarmouthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brewster, MA in?
- Brewster is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Brewster, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brewster include 02631.
- What is the population of Brewster, MA?
- About 1,994 people live in Brewster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brewster?
- Nearby places include East Dennis (4.5 mi), Orleans (4.5 mi), East Harwich (4.9 mi), Harwich Center (4.9 mi), Northwest Harwich (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023