Zip code 02556: North Falmouth, Massachusetts

Q: What city is zip code 02556?

02556 is assigned to North Falmouth, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 02556 in?

02556 is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the population of 02556?

About 2,868 people live in 02556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 02556?

The median household income in 02556 is $121,810.

Q: What zip codes are near 02556?

The closest zip codes to 02556 are 02534, 02574, 02559, 02536, 02540.

Residential delivery areaBarnstable CountyEastern Time

Population

2,868

Median household income

$122K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$718K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,339/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4 sq mi

727 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 02556

02556 is a suburban zip code in North Falmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable County), covering 4 sq mi of land. About 2,868 people live here, or 727 per square mile. The median resident is 46.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $121,810 a year, 51% above the national median of $80,734. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $717,800, or 5.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,339 a month.

66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.6 minutes each way, and 37% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and cleaning and personal care. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 02556 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy55.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MA 8.1%21st of 519 in MA
Self-employed workers26.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · MA 8.8%23rd of 520 in MA
Work from home36.6%
98th
U.S. 15.1% · MA 18.6%18th of 520 in MA
Residents 65 and older34.3%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · MA 17.9%49th of 522 in MA
Median gross rent$2,339
93rd
U.S. $1,413 · MA $1,76263rd of 461 in MA
Bachelor's degree or higher66.4%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · MA 47.3%111th of 521 in MA
Per capita income$67,084
90th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MA $57,897159th of 522 in MA
Median age46.5
90th
U.S. 38.9 · MA 40174th of 522 in MA
Homeownership rate85.9%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MA 62.5%151st of 518 in MA
Median home value$717,800
88th
U.S. $332,700 · MA $562,100129th of 506 in MA
Veterans9.7%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · MA 4.3%35th of 522 in MA
Median earnings per worker$71,898
88th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MA $62,095169th of 519 in MA
Median household income$121,810
86th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · MA $103,960191st of 503 in MA
Government workers19.9%
84th
U.S. 14.5% · MA 12.7%51st of 520 in MA
Tech workers5.5%
83rd
U.S. 3.8% · MA 4.9%137th of 520 in MA
Unemployment rate7.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MA 5.2%77th of 520 in MA
Residents under 1823.9%
66th
U.S. 22% · MA 19.4%73rd of 522 in MA
Broadband access92.6%
54th
U.S. 91% · MA 92.8%331st of 518 in MA
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
44th
U.S. 0.483 · MA 0.489288th of 517 in MA
Average commute24.6 min
40th
U.S. 26.4 min · MA 29.1 min380th of 504 in MA
Population density727/sq mi
38th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MA 903/sq mi285th of 522 in MA
Foreign-born residents4.4%
26th
U.S. 14.1% · MA 18%392nd of 522 in MA
Rent-burdened renters35.2%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MA 51.8%428th of 506 in MA
Population2,868
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MA 7,044,056394th of 522 in MA
Diversity index10
4th
U.S. 61.4 · MA 52.7477th of 522 in MA
Uninsured rate1.7%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MA 2.6%257th of 521 in MA
Poverty rate2.9%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MA 10%448th of 519 in MA
Healthcare workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · MA 10.3%487th of 520 in MA

Measure	02556	Barnstable	MA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MA
Housing vacancy	55.9%	36.4%	8.1%	10.1%	99th	21st of 519
Self-employed workers	26.7%	14.4%	8.8%	10%	99th	23rd of 520
Work from home	36.6%	16%	18.6%	15.1%	98th	18th of 520
Residents 65 and older	34.3%	33.1%	17.9%	17.2%	98th	49th of 522
Median gross rent	$2,339	$1,678	$1,762	$1,413	93rd	63rd of 461
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	66.4%	48.2%	47.3%	35.7%	93rd	111th of 521
Per capita incomeStrength	$67,084	$62,086	$57,897	$44,673	90th	159th of 522
Median age	46.5	55.4	40	38.9	90th	174th of 522
Homeownership rateStrength	85.9%	81.1%	62.5%	65.2%	90th	151st of 518
Median home value	$717,800	$629,000	$562,100	$332,700	88th	129th of 506
Veterans	9.7%	7.1%	4.3%	6.2%	88th	35th of 522
Median earnings per workerStrength	$71,898	$56,902	$62,095	$49,666	88th	169th of 519
Median household incomeStrength	$121,810	$95,241	$103,960	$80,734	86th	191st of 503
Government workers	19.9%	13.4%	12.7%	14.5%	84th	51st of 520
Tech workers	5.5%	2.4%	4.9%	3.8%	83rd	137th of 520
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.1%	5%	5.2%	5.2%	80th	77th of 520
Residents under 18	23.9%	14.1%	19.4%	22%	66th	73rd of 522
Broadband access	92.6%	94.3%	92.8%	91%	54th	331st of 518
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.479	0.489	0.483	44th	288th of 517
Average commute	24.6 min	24.8 min	29.1 min	26.4 min	40th	380th of 504
Population density	727/sq mi	588/sq mi	903/sq mi	95/sq mi	38th	285th of 522
Foreign-born residents	4.4%	9.9%	18%	14.1%	26th	392nd of 522
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35.2%	59.7%	51.8%	51.1%	9th	428th of 506
Population	2,868	231,668	7,044,056	334,922,499	5th	394th of 522
Diversity index	10	26.9	52.7	61.4	4th	477th of 522
Uninsured rateStrength	1.7%	2.7%	2.6%	8.4%	4th	257th of 521
Poverty rateStrength	2.9%	7.7%	10%	12.5%	2nd	448th of 519
Healthcare workers	3.9%	10.3%	10.3%	9.7%	2nd	487th of 520

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

20%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

46.5

Under 18

23.9%

65 and over

34.3%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black1%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,196
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 64.8%
Married couples: 62.5%
Living alone: 32.2%
Veterans (of adults): 9.7%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

37%

Median household income

02556

$121,810

Barnstable Co.

$95,241

Massachusetts

$103,960

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$67,084

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

46.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

02556

$717,800

Barnstable Co.

$629,000

Massachusetts

$562,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

02556

$2,339

Barnstable Co.

$1,678

Massachusetts

$1,762

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,715
Owner-occupied: 85.9%
Vacant: 55.9%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 5.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

55%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

37%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

43%

20–29

10%

30–44

32%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

17%

Sales

14%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Education

10%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Office and admin

Police and fire

Food service

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Production

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Education

16%

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$71,898

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

26.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	02556	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$79,231	$74,888
Service	$40,859	$26,804
Sales and office	$120,662	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$100,486	$49,199
Production and transportation	$64,167	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

0.6%

High school

11%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

38%

Graduate

29%

High school graduate or higher: 99.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 66.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 28.8%
Households with broadband: 92.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 84.1%
No internet access: 6.2%
Without health insurance: 1.7%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): North Falmouth
State: Massachusetts
County: Barnstable County
Center point: 41.6394° N, 70.6245° W
Land area: 4 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

North Falmouth (unincorporated)98% of zip
West Falmouth (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 02556

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
02534	Cataumet, MA	2.1 mi	1,369	$137,066	$685,600
02574	West Falmouth, MA · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
02559	Pocasset, MA	3.5 mi	2,802	$90,855	$625,400
02536	East Falmouth, MA	4.2 mi	21,328	$100,497	$558,600
02540	Falmouth, MA	4.8 mi	8,104	$77,295	$844,500
02553	Monument Beach, MA	5.1 mi	30	—	—
02541	Falmouth, MA · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
02542	Buzzards Bay, MA	6.2 mi	882	$62,083	—
02644	Forestdale, MA	6.6 mi	3,700	$108,158	$485,700
02649	Mashpee, MA	7 mi	15,384	$95,299	$562,200
02558	Onset, MA	7.5 mi	1,734	$79,598	$441,700
02532	Buzzards Bay, MA	7.8 mi	13,267	$87,773	$497,600

Zip codes like 02556 elsewhere

Matched on income, home values, age, density, education, housing and commuting

Questions about 02556

What city is zip code 02556?

02556 is assigned to North Falmouth, Massachusetts. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 02556 in?

02556 is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of 02556?

About 2,868 people live in 02556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 02556 in?

02556 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 02556?

The median household income in 02556 is $121,810.

What zip codes are near 02556?

The closest zip codes to 02556 are 02534, 02574, 02559, 02536, 02540.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02556, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.