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U.S. ZIP Code · MA02537

Barnstable County · Barnstable Town, MA

Typical home value

$807,009[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+7.5%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+184.1%
vs metro
+2.5%
vs state
+31.9%
ZIP 02537 location in MA
Location of ZIP 02537 in MA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 02537 is worth $807,009 — 2.5% above the Barnstable Town, MA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,601[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Barnstable County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
6,383[3]
Median household income
$136,506[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Barnstable County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-317[5]
Moved in
6,259
Moved out
6,576

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Sandwich Middle High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Sandwich

    912 students

  • Oak Ridge

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Sandwich

    674 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,081
Loan principal$645,608
Down payment$161,402
Total interest paid$823,437

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$5,553
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 02537?
The typical home in 02537 is worth $807,009, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 02537?
Home values in 02537 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 7.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 02537?
The effective property tax rate in 02537 is 1.2% — roughly $9,601 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 02537?
ZIP code 02537 has a population of 6,383 and a median household income of $136,506.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • North Eastham CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $810,837
    Gross yield
  • Brewster CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $787,463
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • Pocasset CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $775,276
    Gross yield
  • Barnstable Town, MA

    Typical home
    $840,343
    Gross yield
  • East Harwich CDP, MA

    Typical home
    $763,126
    Gross yield
  • Barnstable Town, MA

    Typical home
    $866,774
    Gross yield

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