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Sagamore, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02561, 02562.
Population
4,072
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,223
ZIP codes
2
Sagamore and its ZIP codes
Sagamore at a glance
- Sagamore is 35% denser than Massachusetts as a whole.
- The median household income is $108,315, 4% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $575,700 and median rent is $2,123 a month.
Local data for Sagamore, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sagamore, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,315
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$575,700
Median rent
$2,123/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
48.9%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,142), Italian Americans (904), German Americans (386).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Sagamore.
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
$12.3M
138 loans, 1,244 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sagamore, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sagamore, 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
77° / 20°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sagamore, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.1%
U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts
ZIP codes in Sagamore
2 in or overlapping Sagamore. Population shown
Cities near Sagamore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SandwichCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Buzzards BayCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| White Island ShoresCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Monument BeachCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.6 |
| BourneCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| East SandwichCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7.5 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.8 |
| OnsetCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| PocassetCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
| The PinehillsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Wareham CenterCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.6 |
| WeweanticCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| West WarehamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Barnstable TownCity | 13 mi | 59.9 |
| Mashpee NeckCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sagamore, MA in?
- Sagamore is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Sagamore, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sagamore include 02561, 02562.
- What is the population of Sagamore, MA?
- About 4,072 people live in Sagamore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sagamore?
- Nearby places include Sandwich (2.4 mi), Buzzards Bay (4.6 mi), White Island Shores (5.5 mi), Monument Beach (5.8 mi), Bourne (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023