The 02542 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Buzzards Bay, MA in Barnstable County in the United States. The current population estimate is 949. Approximately 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $53,031. The ZIP Code 02542 has a median age of approximately 25.3 years, with 0.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 40.9% of residents in this Massachusetts region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $21,691.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 02542 is $53,031, while the region's mean household income is $64,284. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,691. The per capita income in ZIP Code 02542 of $21,691 is approximately 50.43% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $43,761. An estimated 4.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 55.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.1% of the population in 02542 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 02542 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 28.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 02542, 99.0% of the population graduated high school, while 40.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.1% in this Barnstable County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.9% |
| Associate's degree | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 02542, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 12.8% of 02542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 02542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.7%), followed by Some other race (7.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 7.1% |
In ZIP Code 02542, 90.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Barnstable County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.7% |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 02542, an estimated 68.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 21.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Barnstable County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 68.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 02542 are younger than average. The median age of 25.3 years in ZIP Code 02542 is approximately 33.6% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 35.3% of the population in 02542 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 02542 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 11.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 12.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 35.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 1.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 02542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 02542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 02542 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 02542 | 14.91¢/kWh | 13.84¢/kWh | 12.57¢/kWh |
| Massachusetts | 29.17¢/kWh | 20.7¢/kWh | 18.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 02542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.44 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.01 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.05 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.7 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.76 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.1 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 02542, 72.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.2 minutes. Approximately 40.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 02542 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 26.3% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 02542 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 40.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 26.3% |