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Pocasset, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02559.
Population
2,247
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
608
ZIP codes
1
Pocasset and its ZIP codes
Pocasset at a glance
- Pocasset is 33% less dense than Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,583 a year, 19% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $709,900 (26% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $687 a month.
Local data for Pocasset, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pocasset, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,583
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$709,900
Median rent
$687/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
44.1%
Median age
62.9
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (808), German Americans (271), Italian Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Pocasset.
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
PPP loans
$12.2M
157 loans, 1,246 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pocasset, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pocasset, 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 Pocasset, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
ZIP codes in Pocasset
1 in or overlapping Pocasset. Population shown
Cities near Pocasset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Monument BeachCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.6 |
| BourneCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.9 |
| OnsetCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Buzzards BayCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| West FalmouthCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.1 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Wareham CenterCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| WeweanticCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.3 |
| Marion CenterCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| White Island ShoresCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| SandwichCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.3 |
| East FalmouthCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.4 |
| TeaticketCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| FalmouthCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pocasset, MA in?
- Pocasset is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Pocasset, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pocasset include 02559.
- What is the population of Pocasset, MA?
- About 2,247 people live in Pocasset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pocasset?
- Nearby places include Monument Beach (2.6 mi), Bourne (3.1 mi), North Falmouth (3.4 mi), Onset (4.8 mi), Buzzards Bay (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023