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ZIP code 02540: Falmouth, MA

02540 is a ZIP code in Falmouth, Massachusetts, mainly in Barnstable County, part of the Barnstable Town, MA metro area. About 8,104 people live here.

Population
8,104
Median household income
$77,295
Typical home value
$1,077,500+4.8% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,390gross, per month
Median age
62.7
Homeowners
65.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 02540 details

CityFalmouth
StateMassachusetts
CountyBarnstable County
Metro areaBarnstable Town, MA
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area11 sq mi, plus 1.9 sq mi of water
Population density736 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher61.2% of adults 25+
Average commute16.1 minutes
Center coordinates41.56947, -70.62720

Median rent in 02540 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$940/mo
2 bedrooms$1,960/mo
3 bedrooms$2,600/mo
4 bedrooms$3,142/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 02540

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
02541Falmouth, MA1.4 mi—
02574West Falmouth, MA2.4 mi—
02536East Falmouth, MA3.6 mi21,328
02556North Falmouth, MA4.8 mi2,868
02534Cataumet, MA6.9 mi1,369
02649Mashpee, MA7.7 mi15,384
02568Vineyard Haven, MA8.3 mi9,412
02559Pocasset, MA8.4 mi2,802

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 02540?

A typical home in ZIP code 02540 is worth about $1,077,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $77,295 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Massachusetts average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $1,077,500 homeWhat can a $77,295 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 02540

What city is ZIP code 02540?

ZIP code 02540 is in Falmouth, MA, in Barnstable County.

What county is ZIP code 02540 in?

02540 is mainly in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

What is the population of ZIP code 02540?

About 8,104 people live in ZIP code 02540, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 02540 in?

02540 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Falmouth have?

Falmouth, MA also uses 02541.