County ProfileMA
Barnstable County
Population: 228,996 · 53 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
228,996
People
Median age
55.4
Housing
Total households
105,777
Income
Median household income
$95,241
Housing
Total housing units
166,215
Employment
Employment rate
55%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
97.3%
County details
Local time 02:05:46(ET)| Name | Barnstable |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 53total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 37 Standard16 PO Box |
| Area code | 508, 774 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 41.7061233, -70.1648227 |
| Land area | 394.2 sq miles(1,020.9 km²) |
Map of Barnstable county, Massachusetts with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Barnstable County
Compare the largest cities in Barnstable County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | 48,916 | $91,982 | 1ZIPs |
| South Yarmouth | 11,703 | $82,188 | 1ZIPs |
| East Falmouth | 6,278 | $81,464 | 1ZIPs |
| West Yarmouth | 6,278 | $65,841 | 1ZIPs |
| Yarmouth Port | 5,403 | $110,304 | 1ZIPs |
| Buzzards Bay | 4,279 | $94,388 | 2ZIPs |
| Forestdale | 4,116 | $108,158 | 1ZIPs |
| South Dennis | 3,899 | $88,411 | 1ZIPs |
| Sagamore | 3,851 | $108,315 | 1ZIPs |
| Falmouth | 3,818 | $68,227 | 2ZIPs |
| East Sandwich | 3,669 | $115,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Dennis Port | 3,487 | $70,094 | 1ZIPs |
| Provincetown | 3,318 | $158,125 | 1ZIPs |
| North Falmouth | 3,293 | $121,509 | 1ZIPs |
| Sandwich | 2,998 | $117,321 | 1ZIPs |
| Pocasset | 2,843 | $84,583 | 1ZIPs |
| Monument Beach | 2,784 | $77,167 | 1ZIPs |
| East Dennis | 2,585 | $103,654 | 1ZIPs |
| Dennis | 2,399 | $109,882 | 1ZIPs |
| West Dennis | 2,304 | $95,758 | 1ZIPs |
| North Eastham | 2,296 | $77,442 | 1ZIPs |
| Brewster | 2,028 | $113,214 | 1ZIPs |
| Harwich Port | 1,899 | $70,761 | 1ZIPs |
| West Falmouth | 1,812 | $77,292 | 1ZIPs |
| Orleans | 1,767 | $78,359 | 1ZIPs |
| West Chatham | 1,619 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Chatham | 1,551 | $83,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Woods Hole | 834 | $71,724 | 1ZIPs |
| Cataumet | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Centerville | — | — | 2ZIPs |
| Cotuit | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cummaquid | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| East Orleans | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Eastham | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Harwich | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hyannis | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hyannis Port | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Marstons Mills | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mashpee | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| North Chatham | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| North Truro | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Osterville | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sagamore Beach | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| South Chatham | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| South Wellfleet | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Truro | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| Wellfleet | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Barnstable | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Harwich | — | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Hyannisport | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Barnstable County
Review the most populated postal areas across Barnstable County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay | — | — |
| 02534 | Cataumet | — | — |
| 02536 | East Falmouth | — | — |
| 02537 | East Sandwich | — | — |
| 02540 | Falmouth | — | — |
| 02541 | Falmouth | — | — |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay | — | — |
| 02543 | Woods Hole | — | — |
| 02553 | Monument Beach | — | — |
| 02556 | North Falmouth | — | — |
| 02559 | Pocasset | — | — |
| 02561 | Sagamore | — | — |
| 02562 | Sagamore Beach | — | — |
| 02563 | Sandwich | — | — |
| 02574 | West Falmouth | — | — |
| 02601 | Hyannis | — | — |
| 02630 | Barnstable | — | — |
| 02631 | Brewster | — | — |
| 02632 | Centerville | — | — |
| 02633 | Chatham | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS