Barnstable Town
City in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable Town is a city in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 48,916 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Yarmouth, 5.5 miles E.
- 48,916residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 59.9 sq miland area · 155.2 km²
- 816 / sq mipopulation density
- 02632main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Barnstable Town
Barnstable ( BARN-stə-bəl) is a town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod, and is one of thirteen Massachusetts municipalities that have been granted city forms of government by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts but wish to retain "the town of" in their official names. At the 2020 census it had a population of 48,916. The town contains several villages (one of which is also named Barnstable) within its boundaries. Its largest village, Hyannis, is the central business district of the Cape, and home to Barnstable Municipal Airport, the airline hub of Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Additionally, Barnstable is a 2007 winner of the All-America City Award.
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Living in Barnstable Town
- Median household income
- $91,982
- Median home value
- $602,500
- Median rent
- $1,917/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Barnstable Town had 48,916 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,916 |
|---|---|
| Density | 816 per sq mi (315 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barnstable Town at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,916 (2020) |
| Land area | 59.93 sq mi (155.2 km²) |
| Water area | 16.54 sq mi (42.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6611° N, 70.3565° W |
| ZIP codes | 02632, 02601, 02630, 02635, 02647, 02648, 02655, 02668, 02672 |
| Official website | town.barnstable.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2503690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barnstable Town
- West Yarmouth5.5 mi E
- East Sandwich6.3 mi NW
- Mashpee Neck6.7 mi SW
- Yarmouth6.8 mi E
- Popponesset Island7.5 mi SW
- Sandwich7.6 mi NW
- Mashpee7.6 mi SW
- Yarmouth Port8.0 mi NE
- Forestdale8.1 mi W
- Popponesset8.2 mi SW
- South Yarmouth8.2 mi E
- New Seabury8.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Barnstable Town
What county is Barnstable Town in?
Barnstable Town is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Barnstable Town, MA?
48,916 people lived in Barnstable Town at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barnstable Town, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02632. Other ZIP codes: 02601, 02630, 02635, 02647, 02648, 02655, 02668, 02672.
What is the elevation of Barnstable Town?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barnstable Town?
West Yarmouth (5.5 mi), East Sandwich (6.3 mi), Mashpee Neck (6.7 mi), Yarmouth (6.8 mi), Popponesset Island (7.5 mi).
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