ZIP Code 02542 Demographics & Data

About Buzzards Bay, MA (ZIP Code 02542)

Massachusetts

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 02542

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.

Population in 02542

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 02542 is 949.

Buzzards Bay, MA

The 02542 ZIP Code is associated with Buzzards Bay, MA in Barnstable County.

Area Codes associated with 02542

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 02542 include 508, and 774.

Sunrise / Sunset in 02542

Sunrise: 6:15 am
Sunset: 7:04 pm
Sunrise in 02542 6:15 am
Sunrise in 02542 7:04 pm

Weather forecast for 02542

Overnight's forecast for 02542: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 02542

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 02542 Fair

Internet in 02542

In ZIP Code 02542, about 100.0% of households have a computer, while 80.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 02542

Females make up an estimated 39.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 02542, while males comprise about 60.8%.

Health Insurance in 02542

Approximately 4.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 02542 (Buzzards Bay, MA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 02542

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 02542

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 02542

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 Attained in 02542

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 02542

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 02542

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 02542

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 in 02542

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 02542

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.

Age of Housing in 02542

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 02542

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 02542

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%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 02542 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 02542

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 02542 [4]

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.

Preventative Health in 02542

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 02542

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 02542 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes electricity rates in 02542 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 02542

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 02542 14.91¢/kWh 13.84¢/kWh 12.57¢/kWh
Massachusetts 28.15¢/kWh 20.91¢/kWh 18.09¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 02542

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes solar power levels in 02542 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 02542

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 02542. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 02542

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%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.