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North Eastham, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02642.
Population
2,085
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
606
ZIP codes
1
North Eastham and its ZIP codes
North Eastham at a glance
- North Eastham is 33% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,442, 26% below the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $689,300 (23% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,688 a month.
Local data for North Eastham, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Eastham, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,442
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$689,300
Median rent
$1,688/mo
Homeownership
91.0%
Bachelor's or higher
49.1%
Median age
62.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (412), Italian Americans (165), Portuguese Americans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for North Eastham.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
North Eastham, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Eastham, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Eastham, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
ZIP codes in North Eastham
1 in or overlapping North Eastham. Population shown
Cities near North Eastham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OrleansCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.3 |
| BrewsterCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.9 |
| East HarwichCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8 |
| Harwich CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| East DennisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| ChathamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| West ChathamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Northwest HarwichCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8 |
| Harwich PortCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Dennis PortCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| West DennisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| Yarmouth PortCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6 |
| South YarmouthCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
| ProvincetownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Eastham, MA in?
- North Eastham is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in North Eastham, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Eastham include 02642.
- What is the population of North Eastham, MA?
- About 2,085 people live in North Eastham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Eastham?
- Nearby places include Orleans (4.1 mi), Brewster (7.5 mi), East Harwich (10 mi), Harwich Center (11 mi), East Dennis (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023