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ZIP Code 02556

Barnstable, Massachusetts

FIPS 02556

Juniper

ZIP Code 02556 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$717,800

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.7

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,868

Median Age

46.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$717,800

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$4,722

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.89

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$2,339

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.4%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

70%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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

70.7

Higher than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.17

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 02556: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02556?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02556 is $717,800, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02556?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02556 is $4,722, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02556 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02556 cost about 5.89× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02556?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02556 is $2,339 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02556?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02556 have moved 66% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02556?
ZIP Code 02556 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 02556 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02556's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.7 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.17 per $1,000 of building value.

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