Housing Insights for ZIP Code 02542 (Buzzards Bay, MA)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 02542

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 02542 (Buzzards Bay, MA) is unknown. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 0.0%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 02542 is 1.75 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.87 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 02542 ZIP Code, an estimated 94.9% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 6.9%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.87 occupants, while renters in this Barnstable County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 02542

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 02542.

ZIP 02542 Massachusetts U.S.
Median Home Value unknown $656,427 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 5.1% 62.4% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 0.0% 1.0% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 1.75 2.69 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.87 2.66 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,282 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 94.9% 37.6% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 6.9% 3.6% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.87 2.25 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 29.76% 29.83%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 02542 (Buzzards Bay, MA)

Approximately 68.8% of homes in this Buzzards Bay, MA region were built in 1950 to 1959. This amount of homes built in 1950 to 1959 in ZIP Code 02542 is about 509% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Massachusetts overall (11.3% of homes), and is 568% higher the percentage (10.3% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 21.0% of local homes were built in 1960 to 1969. On the other end of the scale, just 0.0% of homes in this Barnstable County ZIP Code were built in 1940 to 1949 in ZIP Code 02542. In comparison, 5.5% of homes in Massachusetts overall were built in 1940 to 1949, while 4.9% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 02542

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 02542.

Year Built ZIP 02542 Massachusetts U.S.
2014 or later 0.0% 1.6% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 0.0% 1.7% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 2.0% 7.1% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 0.0% 7.7% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 1.0% 10.8% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 4.5% 11.6% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 21.0% 10.2% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 68.8% 11.3% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 0.0% 5.5% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 2.7% 32.5% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 02542

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 02542, Massachusetts, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 02542

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Buzzards Bay, MA ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 02542.

1

What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 02542?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 02542 is 0.0%. This rate is 100% lower than the overall Massachusetts owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.0%. Additionally, the 02542 vacancy rate is 100% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
2

Does ZIP Code 02542 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 02542, about 68.8% of homes were built in 1950 to 1959. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 21.0% of homes in the region were built in 1960 to 1969. In contrast, 0.0% of homes in 02542 were built in 1940 to 1949.
3

What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 02542? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more renter-occupied housing in 02542 than owner-occupied housing. Renter-occupied units make up 94.9% of housing, compared to 5.1% for owner-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 02542?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 02542 is 6.9%. This rate is 92% higher than the overall Massachusetts vacancy rate of 3.6%. Additionally, the 02542 vacancy rate is 15% higher than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.