02540 ZIP Code – Falmouth, Massachusetts
ZIP code 02540 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County with a population of approximately 8,615 residents. The median household income is $85,117 — below the Massachusetts average and above the national average. The median home value of $708,000 is well above the national average, with 65.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,185 is near the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing), 16% apartments (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average. About 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. About 58.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 62.4, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 02536, 02556, 02534.
ZIP Code 02540 Data
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ZIP 02540 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 02540 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,615 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $85k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $708k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,185 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 62.4 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 58.7% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 02536 – East Falmouth
- 02556 – North Falmouth
- 02534 – Cataumet
- 02649 – Mashpee
- 02559 – Pocasset
- 02568 – Vineyard Haven
- 02557 – Oak Bluffs
- 02553 – Monument Beach
- 02644 – Forestdale
- 02542 – Buzzards Bay
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02536 | EAST FALMOUTH | 20,909 | $89,132 |
| 02556 | NORTH FALMOUTH | 2,375 | $129,787 |
| 02534 | CATAUMET | 1,460 | $163,053 |
| 02649 | MASHPEE | 15,144 | $90,465 |
| 02559 | POCASSET | 3,205 | $93,116 |