North Falmouth, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02556
Barnstable County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,115
- 311/sq mi High-density area
- $121,810
- Median income Above-median income area
- $717,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Falmouth pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 311
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02556 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02556 covers 10.0 square miles in North Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,115 residents on file, a density of 311 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02556 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,810 (5% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,084. The poverty rate is 2.9%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $717,800 (20% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,339.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barnstable County, so 02556 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Falmouth, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02556.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02556, North Falmouth, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,115
Population
10.0
Area (sq mi)
311
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02556?
46.5
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
4.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$121,810
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$67,084
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 02556 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
North Falmouth, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$121,810 Top 38% higher than 62% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,715housing units
2,715
Total Housing Units
1,196
Occupied Units
1,519
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$717,800
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$2,339
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
331
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+231%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02556 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 202 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 227 |
| 2022 | +21.5% | 275 |
| 2023 | +20.8% | 333 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 331 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 02556, employing approximately 679 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,301,000.
97
Businesses
679
Employees
$44.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02556 vs 02534 →
ZIP 02556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
19,583 residents
- 02649
Mashpee (02649)
14,006 residents
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
12,690 residents
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
8,221 residents
- 02644 3,955
Forestdale (02644)
3,955 residents
- 02559 3,376
Pocasset (02559)
3,376 residents
- 02556 3,115
North Falmouth (02556)
3,115 residents
- 02558 2,156
Onset (02558)
2,156 residents
- 02542 1,139
Buzzards Bay (02542)
1,139 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02556 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02556 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02534
Cataumet (02534)
$137,066 median income
- 02556
North Falmouth (02556)
$121,810 median income
- 02644
Forestdale (02644)
$108,158 median income
- 02536
East Falmouth (02536)
$100,497 median income
- 02649
Mashpee (02649)
$95,299 median income
- 02559
Pocasset (02559)
$90,855 median income
- 02532
Buzzards Bay (02532)
$87,773 median income
- 02558
Onset (02558)
$79,598 median income
- 02540
Falmouth (02540)
$77,295 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02556 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 842 | 1.9 mi |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3,376 | 3.6 mi |
| 02540 | Falmouth, MA | 8,221 | 4.7 mi |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 226 | 5.1 mi |
| 02536 | East Falmouth, MA | 19,583 | 4.2 mi |
| 02558 | Onset, MA | 2,156 | 7.4 mi |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 12,690 | 7.9 mi |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,139 | 6.0 mi |
| 02649 | Mashpee, MA | 14,006 | 7.1 mi |
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 3,955 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02556, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,115 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02556 in?
ZIP code 02556 (North Falmouth) is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Barnstable County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barnstable-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02556?
ZIP code 02556 in North Falmouth, MA has a population of 3,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02556?
The median household income in ZIP 02556 is $121,810, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02556?
The median home value in ZIP 02556 is $717,800, which is 158% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02556?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02556 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02556?
ZIP code 02556 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 679 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02556?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02556 are: Construction (15), Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02556?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02556 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02556?
In ZIP code 02556, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02556?
In ZIP code 02556, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02556?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02556 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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