Chatham
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Chatham is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 6,594 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Chatham, 5.5 miles N.
- 6,594residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 16.2 sq miland area · 41.9 km²
- 408 / sq mipopulation density
- 02633ZIP code
About Chatham
Chatham () is a town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Chatham is located at the southeastern tip of Cape Cod and has historically been a fishing community. First settled by the English in 1664, the township was originally called Monomoit based on the indigenous population's term for the region. Chatham was incorporated as a town on June 11, 1712, and has become a summer resort area. The population was 6,594 at the 2020 census and can swell to 25,000 during the summer months. There are four villages that comprise the town, those being Chatham (CDP), South Chatham, North Chatham, and West Chatham. Chatham is home to the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and the decommissioned Monomoy Point Light, both located on Monomoy Island. A popular attraction is the Chatham Light, which is an operational lighthouse that is operated by the United States Coast Guard.
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Living in Chatham
- Median household income
- $85,167
- Median home value
- $942,800
- Median rent
- $1,485/mo
- Median age
- 63.4
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Chatham had 6,594 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,594 |
|---|---|
| Density | 408 per sq mi (157 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chatham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,594 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.17 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Water area | 16.85 sq mi (43.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6009° N, 69.9876° W |
| ZIP code | 02633 |
| Official website | chatham-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500112995 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chatham
- West Chatham5.5 mi N
- Harwich Port6.4 mi NW
- Harwich Center7.5 mi NW
- East Harwich7.8 mi N
- Harwich7.9 mi NW
- Northwest Harwich8.8 mi NW
- Dennis Port9.0 mi NW
- West Dennis10.3 mi NW
- Brewster10.7 mi N
- South Dennis11.0 mi NW
- Orleans11.6 mi N
- Dennis11.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Chatham
What county is Chatham in?
Chatham is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Chatham, MA?
6,594 people lived in Chatham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chatham, MA?
The ZIP code of Chatham is 02633.
What is the elevation of Chatham?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chatham?
West Chatham (5.5 mi), Harwich Port (6.4 mi), Harwich Center (7.5 mi), East Harwich (7.8 mi), Harwich (7.9 mi).
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