BREWSTER, MA

Brewster was named after The Plimoth Colony's first spiritual leader, Elder William Brewster. It was first settled in the second-half of the 17th century as a parish of the Town of Harwich, and was not officially incorporated until 1803.

The Town of Brewster, zip code 02631, is composed of just one Census Designated Place.

Brewster's population is 9,610 residents. Unemployment in Brewster is 6.67% with 7.29% of residents living below the poverty line. Median household income is $61,397. There is 79.63% homeownership in Brewster with median-value of owner occuppied housing at $452,300.