02540 ZIP Code
Falmouth, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02540 |
| City/Town: | Falmouth |
| County: | Barnstable |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,615 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,117 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,855 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,316 |
| Median Home Value: | $708,000 |
| Land Area: | 11.0 sq miles
28.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5695, -70.6272 |
Population Information (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,615 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,793 | 44.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,822 | 56.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 61.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 210 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 295 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 298 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 423 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 268 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 709 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 521 | 6.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 744 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 694 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 841 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,773 | 20.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,023 | 11.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 816 | 9.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $708,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,185 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,316 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,086 | 64.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,230 | 35.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,823 | 69.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,263 | 30.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,121 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 164 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 228 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 802 | 11.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,064 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 585 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,936 | 27.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,342 | 32.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 60.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,117 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $134,222 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $141,094 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,855 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,730 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,525 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 185 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,015 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,834 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 326 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 357 | 10.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,630 | 88.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 99 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 138 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 220 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 85 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 443 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 142 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 220 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 45 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 66 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02540 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 270 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 265 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 237 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 317 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 404 | 9.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 468 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 453 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 495 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 915 | 22.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02540 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,130 | 60.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 269 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 79 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 142 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 112 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 747 | 21.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02540 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 199 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 205 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 103 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 317 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 101 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 51 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 202 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 861 | 24.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 915 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 334 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 114 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 123 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,249 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,096 | 70.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,693 | 54.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 134 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02540 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,405 | 58.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,167 | 53.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,462 | 35.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 240 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 75 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 477 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02540 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,287 | 67.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 574 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 45 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 528 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 183 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 39 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 660 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02540 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 83 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 535 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 457 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,156 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 680 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 796 | 12.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,062 | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 270 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,277 | 20.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02540 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 252 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 768 | 12.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,225 | 19.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,888 | 29.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,686 | 26.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 497 | 7.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02540 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,338 | 57.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 112 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 622 | 15.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 925 | 22.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02540 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 540 | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,512 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,453 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 581 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02540 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 23 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 15 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 27 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 58 | 2.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 390 | 13.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,742 | 61.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 568 | 20.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,429 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,076 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,185 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.71 | 2.38 |
Households (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,086 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,880 | 46.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 392 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 605 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,490 | 36.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 668 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,395 | 58.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.03 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.60 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02540 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,389 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 971 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,993 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 107 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 301 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,086 | 32.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02540 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,286 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 18 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 58 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 435 | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 365 | 28.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 410 | 31.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,557 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 697 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,383 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,572 | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 106 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 641 | 40.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 825 | 52.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02540 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,710 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 857 | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 419 | 48.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 402 | 46.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 129 | 15.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,663 | 88.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 124 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 952 | 767.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 952 | 767.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 952 | 767.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 479 | 386.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 36 | 29.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 172 | 138.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 41.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02540 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,405 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,446 | 88.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 959 | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 167 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 480 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 144 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 168 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02540 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,086 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,855 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Falmouth, MA02540