ZIP Code 02653 — Orleans CDP, MA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 02653 covers Orleans, MA in Barnstable County with a population of about 6,342.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 63.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 508, 774; U.S. House district MA-9; the BOSTON (MANCHESTER) media market.

Orleans, MA fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (46.9%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 02653 is about $98,798 — about 31% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.8%; unemployment rate near 3.1%; 59.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Professional services, and Healthcare; about 22.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.6 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $816,700 — about 135% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $887 (about 24% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 78.1% (about 12.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 02653 in Orleans, MA, a household would need roughly $225,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $5,246. That is about 128% above the local median household income ($98,798), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Orleans CDP, MA as Relatively Moderate (composite score 89.1), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (94.5) and flood (90.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Orleans CDP, MA show little to no average snow and around 45.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 299 for ZIP 02653 (Orleans CDP, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.