Brewster
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Brewster is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 10,318 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Harwich, 3.0 miles SE.
- 10,318residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 22.9 sq miland area · 59.4 km²
- 450 / sq mipopulation density
- 02631main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Brewster
Brewster is a town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The population of Brewster was 10,318 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.
Initially settled in 1659, the Town of Brewster is named after Elder William Brewster, the religious leader of Plymouth Colony. Brewster is known as the "Sea Captain's Town" for its wealth of eighteenth and nineteenth century historic captain's homes, including the Cobb House (1799), the current home of the Brewster Historical Society.
Brewster is also notable as the home of Nickerson State Park, a 1,900 acre preserve carved out of the former hunting grounds of the prominent Nickerson Family. The impact of the Nickerson Family can be seen at the Nickerson Mansion, now the home of Ocean Edge Resort. Constructed in 1890, the structure known as Fieldstone Hall was considered one of the most expensive houses built in the country at that time.
The town is a popular summer destination, with the town population increasing to 30,000. It also contains two National Historic Districts: Brewster Old King's Highway Historic District and Stony Brook–Factory Village Historic District, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Brewster is twinned with the town of Budleigh Salterton in the United Kingdom.
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Living in Brewster
- Median household income
- $103,317
- Median home value
- $707,700
- Median rent
- $1,589/mo
- Median age
- 59.6
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Brewster had 10,318 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,318 |
|---|---|
| Density | 450 per sq mi (174 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brewster at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,318 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.94 sq mi (59.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.57 sq mi (6.65 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7450° N, 70.0635° W |
| ZIP codes | 02631, 02645 |
| Official website | town.brewster.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500107980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brewster
- East Harwich3.0 mi SE
- Harwich3.3 mi S
- Harwich Center3.7 mi S
- Northwest Harwich4.2 mi SW
- East Dennis4.9 mi W
- Harwich Port4.9 mi S
- Orleans5.2 mi E
- South Dennis5.3 mi SW
- West Chatham5.7 mi SE
- Dennis5.9 mi SW
- Dennis Port6.5 mi SW
- West Dennis7.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brewster
What county is Brewster in?
Brewster is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Brewster, MA?
10,318 people lived in Brewster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brewster, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02631. Other ZIP codes: 02645.
What is the elevation of Brewster?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brewster?
East Harwich (3.0 mi), Harwich (3.3 mi), Harwich Center (3.7 mi), Northwest Harwich (4.2 mi), East Dennis (4.9 mi).
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