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Barnstable Town, MA
City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02601, 02630, 02632, 02635, 02637, 02647 and more.
Population
49,568
Land area
59.9sq mi
People per sq mi
827
ZIP codes
11
Barnstable Town and its ZIP codes
Barnstable Town at a glance
- It is the 27th most populous of 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- Households here earn a median of $91,982 a year, 12% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $602,500 (7% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,917 a month.
Local data for Barnstable Town, MA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries7
- Banks22
- Post Offices6
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores27
- Restaurants217
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places67
Housing and community stats
Barnstable Town, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,982
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$602,500
Median rent
$1,917/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
42.1%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (10,601), Italian Americans (5,457), German Americans (3,389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Barnstable Town.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,176
96,491 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $15,364 per person
PPP loans
$202M
2,336 loans, 22,294 jobs reported
How people get to work
Barnstable Town, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barnstable Town, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7,485
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 22°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone67 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnstable Town, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Barnstable Town
11 in or overlapping Barnstable Town. Population shown
Cities near Barnstable Town
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West YarmouthCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Mashpee NeckCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| East SandwichCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Popponesset IslandCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| PopponessetCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.8 |
| South YarmouthCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7 |
| New SeaburyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Yarmouth PortCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Monomoscoy IslandCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Seconsett IslandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| SandwichCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| West DennisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| South DennisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barnstable Town, MA in?
- Barnstable Town is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Barnstable Town, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Barnstable Town include 02601, 02630, 02632, 02635, 02637, 02647, 02648, 02655, 02668, 02672, 02675.
- What is the population of Barnstable Town, MA?
- About 49,568 people live in Barnstable Town, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barnstable Town?
- Nearby places include West Yarmouth (5.9 mi), Mashpee Neck (6.4 mi), East Sandwich (6.4 mi), Popponesset Island (6.9 mi), Popponesset (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023