Falmouth
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Falmouth is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 32,517 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Falmouth, 2.1 miles W.
- 32,517residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 44.1 sq miland area · 114.1 km²
- 738 / sq mipopulation density
- 02536main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Falmouth
Falmouth ( FAL-məth) is a town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The population was 32,517 at the 2020 census, making Falmouth the second-largest municipality on Cape Cod after Barnstable. The terminal for the Steamship Authority ferries to Martha's Vineyard is located in the village of Woods Hole in Falmouth. Woods Hole also contains several scientific organizations such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), the Woodwell Climate Research Center, NOAA's Woods Hole Science Aquarium, and the scientific institutions' various museums.
For geographic and demographic information on specific parts of the town of Falmouth, please see the articles on East Falmouth, Falmouth Village, North Falmouth, Teaticket, West Falmouth, and Woods Hole. Falmouth also encompasses the villages of Hatchville and Waquoit, which are not census-designated places and fall within the village of East Falmouth based on postal service.
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Living in Falmouth
- Median household income
- $93,043
- Median home value
- $629,900
- Median rent
- $1,451/mo
- Median age
- 56.6
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Falmouth had 32,517 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,517 |
|---|---|
| Density | 738 per sq mi (285 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Falmouth at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 32,517 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.06 sq mi (114.1 km²) |
| Water area | 10.39 sq mi (26.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5949° N, 70.5993° W |
| ZIP codes | 02536, 02540, 02556 |
| Official website | falmouthmass.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500123105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Falmouth
- West Falmouth2.1 mi W
- Teaticket2.7 mi S
- East Falmouth2.8 mi SE
- North Falmouth3.6 mi NW
- Seconsett Island4.9 mi SE
- Seabrook5.3 mi E
- Monomoscoy Island5.3 mi E
- Mashpee5.7 mi E
- Woods Hole5.7 mi SW
- New Seabury6.4 mi E
- Pocasset6.8 mi NW
- Mashpee Neck6.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Falmouth
What county is Falmouth in?
Falmouth is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Falmouth, MA?
32,517 people lived in Falmouth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Falmouth, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02536. Other ZIP codes: 02540, 02556.
What is the elevation of Falmouth?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Falmouth?
West Falmouth (2.1 mi), Teaticket (2.7 mi), East Falmouth (2.8 mi), North Falmouth (3.6 mi), Seconsett Island (4.9 mi).
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