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ZIP Code 02638

Barnstable, Massachusetts

FIPS 02638

Juniper

ZIP Code 02638 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$827,900

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.8

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,253

Median Age

60.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$827,900

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$3,782

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.61

Higher than 96%

Median Rent

$1,208

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.4%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.8

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.22

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 02638: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02638?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02638 is $827,900, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02638?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02638 is $3,782, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02638 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02638 cost about 7.61× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02638?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02638 is $1,208 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02638?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02638 have moved 69% over the past five years (4.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02638?
ZIP Code 02638 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02638 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02638's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.8 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.22 per $1,000 of building value.

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