Zip code 02557: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 02557?

02557 is assigned to Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02557 in?

02557 is in Dukes County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 02557?

About 1,250 people live in 02557, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 02557?

The closest zip codes to 02557 are 02568, 02539, 02575, 02552, 02541.

Residential delivery areaDukes CountyEastern Time

Population

1,250

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$1.3M

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

62.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.2 sq mi

386 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02557

02557 is a small-town zip code in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts (Dukes County), covering 3.2 sq mi of land. About 1,250 people live here, or 386 per square mile. The median resident is 62.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $1,287,200. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; business and finance; and office and administrative support.

How 02557 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age62.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 4016th of 522 in MA
Unemployment rate22.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%1st of 520 in MA
Housing vacancy72.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%6th of 519 in MA
Residents 65 and older43%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%21st of 522 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.616
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MA 0.4899th of 517 in MA
Median home value$1,287,200
98th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,10016th of 506 in MA
Per capita income$82,259
96th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,89787th of 522 in MA
Government workers18.5%
79th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%77th of 520 in MA
Median earnings per worker$61,020
77th
U.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095279th of 519 in MA
Rent-burdened renters56.4%
71st
U.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%173rd of 506 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher41.6%
68th
U.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%313th of 521 in MA
Homeownership rate68.9%
51st
U.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%361st of 518 in MA
Population density386/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi357th of 522 in MA
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%317th of 522 in MA
Diversity index27.5
21st
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7281st of 522 in MA
Poverty rate4.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%339th of 519 in MA
Broadband access84.3%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MA 92.8%491st of 518 in MA
Population1,250
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056456th of 522 in MA
Residents under 188.3%
2nd
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%482nd of 522 in MA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%516th of 520 in MA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%496th of 521 in MA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%515th of 522 in MA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%503rd of 520 in MA
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%511th of 520 in MA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%511th of 520 in MA

Measure	02557	Dukes	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Median age	62.9	50.7	40	38.9	99th	16th of 522
Unemployment rateWeakness	22.9%	6.6%	5.2%	5.2%	99th	1st of 520
Housing vacancy	72.9%	57.4%	8.1%	10.1%	99th	6th of 519
Residents 65 and older	43%	26.5%	17.9%	17.2%	99th	21st of 522
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.616	0.553	0.489	0.483	99th	9th of 517
Median home value	$1,287,200	$1,165,800	$562,100	$332,700	98th	16th of 506
Per capita incomeStrength	$82,259	$79,756	$57,897	$44,673	96th	87th of 522
Government workers	18.5%	12%	12.7%	14.5%	79th	77th of 520
Median earnings per worker	$61,020	$61,120	$62,095	$49,666	77th	279th of 519
Rent-burdened renters	56.4%	46.9%	51.8%	51.1%	71st	173rd of 506
Bachelor's degree or higher	41.6%	51.9%	47.3%	35.7%	68th	313th of 521
Homeownership rate	68.9%	82.1%	62.5%	65.2%	51st	361st of 518
Population density	386/sq mi	203/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	357th of 522
Veterans	4.2%	6.2%	4.3%	6.2%	28th	317th of 522
Diversity index	27.5	35	52.7	61.4	21st	281st of 522
Poverty rateStrength	4.8%	4.4%	10%	12.5%	11th	339th of 519
Broadband accessWeakness	84.3%	95%	92.8%	91%	11th	491st of 518
Population	1,250	20,933	7,044,056	334,922,499	2nd	456th of 522
Residents under 18	8.3%	16.8%	19.4%	22%	2nd	482nd of 522
Work from home	0%	21.6%	18.6%	15.1%	1st	516th of 520
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.1%	2.6%	8.4%	1st	496th of 521
Foreign-born residents	0%	13.8%	18%	14.1%	1st	515th of 522
Tech workers	0%	3.9%	4.9%	3.8%	1st	503rd of 520
Healthcare workers	0%	6%	10.3%	9.7%	1st	511th of 520
Self-employed workers	0%	27.4%	8.8%	10%	1st	511th of 520

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

22%

45–54

22%

55–64

20%

65–74

23%

75+

Median age

62.9

Under 18

8.3%

65 and over

43%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black10%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

27.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 769
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 47.3%
Married couples: 47.3%
Living alone: 52.7%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

37%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

31%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

02557

—

Dukes Co.

$125,786

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$82,259

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.616

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02557

$1,287,200

Dukes Co.

$1,165,800

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02557

—

Dukes Co.

$1,277

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,834
Owner-occupied: 68.9%
Vacant: 72.9%
Median year built: 1952
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

42%

Carpooled

35%

Transit

Walked

22%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

91%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

22.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

46%

Business and finance

35%

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

46%

Arts and recreation

35%

Information

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$61,020

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02557	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

0.3%

High school

11%

Some college

22%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

Graduate

35%

High school graduate or higher: 99.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 35.3%
Households with broadband: 84.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.8%
No internet access: 6.5%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Oak Bluffs
State: Massachusetts
County: Dukes County
Center point: 41.4464° N, 70.5618° W
Land area: 3.2 sq mi
Water area: 4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Oak Bluffs (unincorporated)52% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 02557

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02568	Vineyard Haven, MA	2.8 mi	9,412	$115,417	$937,100
02539	Edgartown, MA	5.2 mi	5,278	$125,236	$1,199,300
02575	West Tisbury, MA	6.1 mi	2,718	$173,417	$1,306,300
02552	Menemsha, MA · PO box	6.2 mi	—	—	—
02541	Falmouth, MA · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
02540	Falmouth, MA	9.2 mi	8,104	$77,295	$844,500
02536	East Falmouth, MA	10 mi	21,328	$100,497	$558,600
02574	West Falmouth, MA · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
02543	Woods Hole, MA	12 mi	747	$72,349	$925,200
02649	Mashpee, MA	12 mi	15,384	$95,299	$562,200
02535	Chilmark, MA	13 mi	2,244	$153,966	$1,888,000
02556	North Falmouth, MA	14 mi	2,868	$121,810	$717,800

Questions about 02557

What city is zip code 02557?

02557 is assigned to Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02557 in?

02557 is in Dukes County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02557?

About 1,250 people live in 02557, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02557 in?

02557 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 02557?

The closest zip codes to 02557 are 02568, 02539, 02575, 02552, 02541.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02557, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.