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Buzzards Bay, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02532.
Population
2,909
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,519
ZIP codes
1
Buzzards Bay and its ZIP codes
Buzzards Bay at a glance
- Buzzards Bay is 68% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,388, 9% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $454,500 (19% below Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,484 a month.
Local data for Buzzards Bay, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buzzards Bay, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,388
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$454,500
Median rent
$1,484/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
54.4
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (772), Italian Americans (347), Portuguese Americans (210).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Buzzards Bay.
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
$3.52B
FY 2026, $15,364 per person
PPP loans
$28.78M
327 loans, 3,155 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buzzards Bay, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buzzards Bay, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buzzards Bay, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.5%
U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Buzzards Bay
1 in or overlapping Buzzards Bay. Population shown
Cities near Buzzards Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BourneCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Monument BeachCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.6 |
| OnsetCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| White Island ShoresCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.3 |
| PocassetCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Wareham CenterCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.6 |
| SandwichCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.6 |
| WeweanticCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.8 |
| West WarehamCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.7 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Marion CenterCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| East SandwichCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 7.5 |
| The PinehillsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.1 |
| West FalmouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buzzards Bay, MA in?
- Buzzards Bay is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Buzzards Bay, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buzzards Bay include 02532.
- What is the population of Buzzards Bay, MA?
- About 2,909 people live in Buzzards Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buzzards Bay?
- Nearby places include Bourne (1.8 mi), Monument Beach (2.4 mi), Onset (2.9 mi), White Island Shores (3.1 mi), Sagamore (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023