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ZIP Code 02540

Barnstable, Massachusetts

FIPS 02540

Juniper

ZIP Code 02540 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 1% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$844,500

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

8,104

Median Age

62.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$844,500

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$5,427

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

10.93

Higher than 99%

Median Rent

$1,390

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.1%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02540 is $844,500, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02540?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02540 is $5,427, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02540 cost about 10.93× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02540?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02540 is $1,390 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02540?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02540 have moved 51% over the past five years (-7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02540?
ZIP Code 02540 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 76.9°F, winter lows around 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →