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ZIP Code 02540
West Falmouth, MA, Barnstable County
Population
8,104
Land area
11sq mi
People per sq mi
736
City
West Falmouth
ZIP 02540 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 02540 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $77,295 a year, 26% less than the Massachusetts figure of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $844,500 (50% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,390 a month.
Local data for ZIP 02540
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 02540, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,295
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$844,500
Prices -7.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,390/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
61.2%
Median age
62.7
Average commute
16.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
455
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,346
$327M annual payroll
PPP loans
$46.58M
506 loans
Campaign donations
$210K
45% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 02540, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 02540, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 02540
ZIP codes near 02540
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 02536East Falmouth | 2.8 mi | 27.4 |
| 02556North Falmouth | 4 mi | 3.9 |
| 02534Pocasset | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| 02649Mashpee Neck | 7.1 mi | 23.4 |
| 02559Pocasset | 8 mi | 5.3 |
| 02553Monument Beach | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| 02568Vineyard Haven | 9.1 mi | 12.8 |
| 02644Forestdale | 9.3 mi | 3.4 |
| 02543Woods Hole | 9.5 mi | 11.3 |
| 02542Forestdale | 9.5 mi | 28.5 |
| 02557Oak Bluffs | 9.9 mi | 3.2 |
| 02635Barnstable Town | 10 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 02540?
- ZIP code 02540 is in West Falmouth, MA (Barnstable County).
- What county is ZIP code 02540 in?
- ZIP code 02540 is mostly in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- How many people live in ZIP code 02540?
- About 8,104 people live in the 02540 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.