Harwich
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Harwich is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 13,440 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harwich Center, 0.4 miles SE.
- 13,440residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 20.9 sq miland area · 54.1 km²
- 644 / sq mipopulation density
- 02645main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Harwich
Harwich ( HAR-witch) is a town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. At the 2020 census it had a population of 13,440. Harwich experiences a seasonal increase to roughly 37,000. The town is a popular vacation spot, located near the Cape Cod National Seashore. Harwich's beaches are on the Nantucket Sound side of Cape Cod. Harwich has three active harbors. Saquatucket, Wychmere and Allen Harbors are all in Harwich Port. The town of Harwich includes the villages of Pleasant Lake, West Harwich, East Harwich, Harwich Port, Harwich Center, North Harwich, Northwest Harwich, and South Harwich. It is named after the English town of Harwich.
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Living in Harwich
- Median household income
- $96,966
- Median home value
- $658,600
- Median rent
- $2,017/mo
- Median age
- 58.6
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Harwich had 13,440 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,440 |
|---|---|
| Density | 644 per sq mi (248 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harwich at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 13,440 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.88 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Water area | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6971° N, 70.0702° W |
| ZIP codes | 02645, 02631, 02646, 02659, 02671 |
| Official website | harwichma.virtualtownhall.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500129020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harwich
- Harwich Center0.4 mi SE
- Harwich Port1.7 mi S
- Northwest Harwich1.8 mi W
- East Harwich2.1 mi E
- Brewster3.3 mi N
- Dennis Port4.0 mi SW
- West Chatham4.2 mi E
- South Dennis4.2 mi W
- Dennis4.9 mi W
- East Dennis5.2 mi NW
- West Dennis5.4 mi SW
- South Yarmouth6.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Harwich
What county is Harwich in?
Harwich is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Harwich, MA?
13,440 people lived in Harwich at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harwich, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02645. Other ZIP codes: 02631, 02646, 02659, 02671.
What is the elevation of Harwich?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harwich?
Harwich Center (0.4 mi), Harwich Port (1.7 mi), Northwest Harwich (1.8 mi), East Harwich (2.1 mi), Brewster (3.3 mi).
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