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Chatham, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02633.
Population
1,600
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
607
ZIP codes
1
Chatham and its ZIP codes
Chatham at a glance
- Chatham is 33% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,750 a year, 19% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,866,800 (about 3.3 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $1,311 a month.
Local data for Chatham, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chatham, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,750
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$1,866,800
Median rent
$1,311/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
60.7%
Median age
66.6
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (704), German Americans (289), Polish Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Chatham.
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
Chatham, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham, 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
76° / 25°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Chatham
1 in or overlapping Chatham. Population shown
Cities near Chatham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West ChathamCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.9 |
| East HarwichCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8 |
| Harwich PortCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Harwich CenterCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Northwest HarwichCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 8 |
| OrleansCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| BrewsterCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Dennis PortCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3 |
| West DennisCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| East DennisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| North EasthamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| South YarmouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| Yarmouth PortCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| West YarmouthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chatham, MA in?
- Chatham is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Chatham, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chatham include 02633.
- What is the population of Chatham, MA?
- About 1,600 people live in Chatham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chatham?
- Nearby places include West Chatham (2 mi), East Harwich (4.1 mi), Harwich Port (5.4 mi), Harwich Center (5.8 mi), Northwest Harwich (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023