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Sandwich, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02563.
Population
2,890
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
1
Sandwich and its ZIP codes
Sandwich at a glance
- The median household income is $117,321, 13% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $584,300 (4% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,789 a month.
Local data for Sandwich, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandwich, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,321
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$584,300
Median rent
$1,789/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
62.6%
Median age
59.1
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (888), Italian Americans (379), German Americans (288).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Sandwich.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
Sandwich, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandwich, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandwich, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.4%
U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.0%
U.S. 11.1% -8.1 pts
ZIP codes in Sandwich
1 in or overlapping Sandwich. Population shown
Cities near Sandwich
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SagamoreCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| East SandwichCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 7.5 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.8 |
| Buzzards BayCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Monument BeachCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.6 |
| BourneCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| White Island ShoresCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| PocassetCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.7 |
| OnsetCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Barnstable TownCity | 10 mi | 59.9 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Mashpee NeckCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| The PinehillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| Wareham CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Popponesset IslandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandwich, MA in?
- Sandwich is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Sandwich, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sandwich include 02563.
- What is the population of Sandwich, MA?
- About 2,890 people live in Sandwich, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandwich?
- Nearby places include Sagamore (2.4 mi), East Sandwich (4.3 mi), Forestdale (5 mi), Buzzards Bay (5.7 mi), Monument Beach (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023