ZIP Code 02556
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North Falmouth · Barnstable County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 3,115
- Median income
- $121,810
- Median home value
- $717,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.4%
- Land area
- 10.0 sq mi
311/sq mi
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 158% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.5
New York
ZIP code 02556 in North Falmouth, Massachusetts has a population of 3,115. The median household income is $121,810, which is 60% above the national average. Median home value is $717,800, 158% above the US average. 66.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02556 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.0 square miles in North Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 3,115 residents, producing a population density of 311 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02556 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02556 sits at $121,810 (5% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,084. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $717,800 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $2,339 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02556 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barnstable County, so you can benchmark 02556 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$67,084
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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