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ZIP Code 02559

Barnstable, Massachusetts

FIPS 02559

Juniper

ZIP Code 02559 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$625,400

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.1

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,802

Median Age

61.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$625,400

Higher than 92%

Median Property Tax

$4,603

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.88

Higher than 94%

Median Rent

$687

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

-13%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

116.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.1

Lower than 66%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.13

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 02559: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02559?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02559 is $625,400, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02559?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02559 is $4,603, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02559 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02559 cost about 6.88× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02559?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02559 is $687 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02559?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02559 have moved 58% over the past five years (-13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02559?
ZIP Code 02559 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.6°F, winter lows around 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02559 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02559's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.1 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.13 per $1,000 of building value.

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