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Nantucket, MA
Census-designated place in Nantucket County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02554.
Population
10,017
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,720
ZIP codes
1
Nantucket and its ZIP codes
Nantucket at a glance
- Nantucket is 90% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $148,017 a year, 42% more than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,465,300 (about 2.6 times the Massachusetts figure) and median rent is $2,228 a month.
Local data for Nantucket, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nantucket, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,017
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$1,465,300
Median rent
$2,228/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
52.8%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,271), Italian Americans (1,119), German Americans (553).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nantucket County. PPP loans are for Nantucket.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,938
8,675 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$129,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.7M
FY 2026, $4,326 per person
How people get to work
Nantucket, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nantucket, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
296
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
714
7.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 27°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nantucket, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Nantucket
1 in or overlapping Nantucket. Population shown
Cities near Nantucket
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadaketCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2 |
| SiasconsetCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.1 |
| EdgartownCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| West YarmouthCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.7 |
| Oak BluffsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| Dennis PortCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3 |
| South YarmouthCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7 |
| West DennisCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.3 |
| Harwich PortCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| PopponessetCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| New SeaburyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| West ChathamCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.9 |
| Popponesset IslandCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| Northwest HarwichCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8 |
| Harwich CenterCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| ChathamCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nantucket, MA in?
- Nantucket is in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Nantucket, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nantucket include 02554.
- What is the population of Nantucket, MA?
- About 10,017 people live in Nantucket, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nantucket?
- Nearby places include Madaket (4.3 mi), Siasconset (7 mi), Edgartown (23 mi), West Yarmouth (27 mi), Oak Bluffs (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023