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Falmouth, MA
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02540.
Population
3,954
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,894
ZIP codes
1
Falmouth and its ZIP codes
Falmouth at a glance
- Falmouth is about 2.1 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,227 a year, 34% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $837,900 (49% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,173 a month.
Local data for Falmouth, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Falmouth, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,227
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$837,900
Median rent
$1,173/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
58.9%
Median age
63.4
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (946), Italian Americans (543), German Americans (345).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnstable County. PPP loans are for Falmouth.
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
How people get to work
Falmouth, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.4%
- Carpooled17.0%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Falmouth, 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
79° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falmouth, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Falmouth
1 in or overlapping Falmouth. Population shown
Cities near Falmouth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TeaticketCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Woods HoleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.1 |
| East FalmouthCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.4 |
| West FalmouthCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Seconsett IslandCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Monomoscoy IslandCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| North FalmouthCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.9 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Vineyard HavenCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| New SeaburyCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.4 |
| Oak BluffsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| PopponessetCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Popponesset IslandCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Mashpee NeckCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| PocassetCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.7 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falmouth, MA in?
- Falmouth is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Falmouth, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Falmouth include 02540.
- What is the population of Falmouth, MA?
- About 3,954 people live in Falmouth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falmouth?
- Nearby places include Teaticket (1.2 mi), Woods Hole (3.1 mi), East Falmouth (3.2 mi), West Falmouth (3.5 mi), Seconsett Island (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023