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Oak Bluffs, MA

Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02557.

Population

1,184

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

654

ZIP codes

1

Oak Bluffs and its ZIP codes

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Oak Bluffs at a glance

  • Oak Bluffs is 28% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
  • Median rent is $1,077 a month.

Local data for Oak Bluffs, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oak Bluffs, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

3.7%

Median rent

$1,077/mo

Homeownership

59.8%

Bachelor's or higher

35.8%

Median age

53.8

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (422), Italian Americans (166), Portuguese Americans (78).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dukes County. PPP loans are for Oak Bluffs.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,646

9,084 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$102,176

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$147M

FY 2026, $7,137 per person

Dukes County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oak Bluffs, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone26.4%
  • Carpooled46.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked18.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.9%

Environment and hazard risk

Oak Bluffs, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

264

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

716

5.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 23°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oak Bluffs, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.5%

U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.2%

U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts

ZIP codes in Oak Bluffs

1 in or overlapping Oak Bluffs. Population shown

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Cities near Oak Bluffs

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Vineyard HavenCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.3
EdgartownCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.2
FalmouthCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.1
Woods HoleCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.1
TeaticketCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.1
Seconsett IslandCensus-designated place8 mi0.1
East FalmouthCensus-designated place8.3 mi5.4
Monomoscoy IslandCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.2
New SeaburyCensus-designated place9.3 mi2.4
SeabrookCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.4
PopponessetCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
West FalmouthCensus-designated place11 mi3.1
Popponesset IslandCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
Mashpee NeckCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
North FalmouthCensus-designated place13 mi3.9
ForestdaleCensus-designated place16 mi3.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oak Bluffs, MA in?
Oak Bluffs is in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Oak Bluffs, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Oak Bluffs include 02557.
What is the population of Oak Bluffs, MA?
About 1,184 people live in Oak Bluffs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oak Bluffs?
Nearby places include Vineyard Haven (2.4 mi), Edgartown (5.1 mi), Falmouth (7.1 mi), Woods Hole (7.2 mi), Teaticket (7.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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