City

Falmouth, MA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Barnstable County  ·  Massachusetts

👥8,354Population
💰$88,266Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$756,300Median Home Value▲ 171% above avg
🎓66.1%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 1.2%Asian: 2.7%Other: 5.2%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic4.5%
Black1.2%
Asian2.7%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads66.1% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma65 (1.1%)
HS Graduate729 (11.8%)
Some College519 (8.4%)
Associates774 (12.6%)
Bachelors525 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree3,552 (57.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 11.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 57.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad11.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate57.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,266 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$756,300 ▲ 171% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,328/mo
Total Housing Units6,200
Vacant Units2,087

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Falmouth, MA

Falmouth is a city in Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,354 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, Falmouth is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,266 is above the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Falmouth is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $756,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,328 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Falmouth is highly educated. 66.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.27%).

Falmouth, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Falmouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02540 8,354 $88,266 $756,300 $1,328 5.1% 66.1% 65.7%

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