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ZIP Code 02642

Barnstable, Massachusetts

FIPS 02642

Juniper

ZIP Code 02642 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 2% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$732,200

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,811

Median Age

60.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$732,200

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$4,973

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

10.03

Higher than 98%

Median Rent

$1,747

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.1%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

92.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.25

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 02642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 02642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 02642 is $732,200, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 02642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 02642 is $4,973, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 02642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 02642 cost about 10.03× the median household income, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 02642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 02642 is $1,747 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 02642?
Home prices in ZIP Code 02642 have moved 63% over the past five years (1.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 02642?
ZIP Code 02642 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 75.9°F, winter lows around 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 02642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 02642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.2 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.25 per $1,000 of building value.

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