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ZIP Code 02556

Barnstable, Massachusetts

ZCTA 02556

Juniper

ZIP Code 02556 is in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 6% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 9% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$871,660

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

66%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

70.7

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 02556, in Barnstable, Massachusetts.

The basics

Total Population

2,868

Median Age

46.5

Population Density

726.65

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,722

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.66%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.89×

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$121,810

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,339

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

1.4%

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

70%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

19%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.17

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 02556: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 02556?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 02556 today is $871,660, higher than 94% 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 0.66% 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 90% 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 96% 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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 02556?
ZIP Code 02556 has a population of 2,868, about 726.65 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 46.5.
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 inland flooding. 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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