02556 ZIP Code — North Falmouth, MA

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

ZIP code 02556 is located in North Falmouth, Massachusetts, within Barnstable County. It covers approximately 3.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,375 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 508.

About ZIP code 02556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $663,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($129,787) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 02556 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,375

population

3.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

02556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 02556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 02556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Falmouth	Acceptable
North Falmouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

02559 Pocasset (3.4 mi) 02540 Falmouth (4.1 mi) 02542 Buzzards Bay (4.2 mi) 02536 East Falmouth (4.3 mi) 02532 Buzzards Bay (6.5 mi) 02644 Forestdale (6.8 mi) 02649 Mashpee (7.1 mi) 02543 Woods Hole (7.8 mi) 02738 Marion (8.8 mi) 02538 East Wareham (9.3 mi) 02563 Sandwich (9.6 mi) 02739 Mattapoisett (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,375
Population density	601 / sq mi
State FIPS	25
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	3.95 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	41.6382
Longitude	-70.6277
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	508

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.1%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	28.8%	10.7%	14.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,375

Population

601

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$129,787

Median household income

$65,176

Per capita income

$663,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.6%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

2,525

Housing units

67.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

131

35–44

45–54

107

55–59

108

60–64

114

168

65–74

196

106

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	483	20.3%
18 and over	1,892	79.7%
65 and over	681	28.7%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,277	95.3%
Asian	43	1.8%
Black or African American	36	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.6%
Other race	13	0.5%
Two or more races	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.1%	31.6%	31.3%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	30.4%	25.9%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	27.2%	28.5%
Over $200k	28.8%	10.7%	14.3%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 34.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	34.0%
Median income	$129,787

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 21.3%

$500k–$1M 61.3%

$1M+ 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$663,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.6%
Renter occupied	5.4%
Vacant	63.9%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	11.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	54.5%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.2%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	13.9%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	614	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	77	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	234	25.2%
Households with children under 18	225	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	401	43.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	15.3%
Married	66.5%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	12.2%
Divorced	4.6%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 9.0%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 36.5%

Graduate / professional 30.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	67.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	7.1%
Kindergarten	15	3.8%
Elementary school	103	25.9%
High school	41	10.3%
College / grad school	210	52.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Finance & real estate 20.7%

Professional & management 16.5%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.0%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	14.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.1%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	28.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.6%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	10.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	14.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.4%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	3.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	81.0%
Cholesterol screening	95.4%
Teeth loss	5.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,168	91.3%
Spanish	29	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.7%
Other languages	14	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,296	96.7%
Born in same state	2,269	95.5%
Born in different state	1,459	61.4%
Foreign born	27	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	79	3.3%
Not a US citizen	49	62.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	475	20%
French	408	17.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	148	6.2%
German	49	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	98.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 02556

What city is ZIP code 02556 in?

ZIP code 02556 is primarily assigned to North Falmouth, Massachusetts.

What county is ZIP code 02556 in?

ZIP code 02556 falls within Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 02556?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 02556 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 02556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 02556 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 02556 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 02556 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 02556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 02556 in?

ZIP code 02556 observes the EST timezone.