ZIP code 02542: Buzzards Bay, MA
02542 is a ZIP code in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, mainly in Barnstable County, part of the Barnstable Town, MA metro area. About 882 people live here.
- Population
- 882
- Median household income
- $62,083
- Typical home value
- —
- Median rent
- $2,094gross, per month
- Median age
- 30.1
- Homeowners
- 0%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 02542 details
| City | Buzzards Bay |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Metro area | Barnstable Town, MA |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 28.6 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 31 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.70784, -70.54552 |
Median rent in 02542 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,455/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,065/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 02542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 2.5 mi | 3,700 |
| 02563 | Sandwich, MA | 3.7 mi | 10,436 |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 3.8 mi | 13,267 |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3.8 mi | 2,802 |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 4.0 mi | 30 |
| 02561 | Sagamore, MA | 4.2 mi | 670 |
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 4.5 mi | 1,369 |
| 02562 | Sagamore Beach, MA | 5.6 mi | 3,402 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
About ZIP code 02542
What city is ZIP code 02542?
ZIP code 02542 is in Buzzards Bay, MA, in Barnstable County.
What county is ZIP code 02542 in?
02542 is mainly in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of ZIP code 02542?
About 882 people live in ZIP code 02542, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 02542 in?
02542 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Buzzards Bay have?
Buzzards Bay, MA also uses 02532.