PlainZIP

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
$121,810
Median income
$717,800
Median home value
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,084. Poverty here runs at 2.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $717,800 (20% above the state average), median rent at $2,339 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.9%.

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 -. To put 02556 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Barnstable County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 02556?

46.5

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$67,084

Per Capita Income

2.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 02556 ranks nationally

North Falmouth, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$121,810 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,715

Total Housing Units

1,196

Occupied Units

1,519

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$717,800

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02556 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02556 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Barnstable County

02536 standard
East Falmouth, MA
Pop: 19,583
02601 standard
Hyannis, MA
Pop: 14,089
02649 standard
Mashpee, MA
Pop: 14,006
02532 standard
Buzzards Bay, MA
Pop: 12,690
02632 standard
Centerville, MA
Pop: 10,742
02563 standard
Sandwich, MA
Pop: 10,359

Related Areas

Barnstable County North Falmouth, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.