Orleans
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Orleans is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 6,307 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brewster, 5.2 miles W.
- 6,307residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.7 km²
- 445 / sq mipopulation density
- 02653main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Orleans
Orleans ( or-LEENZ) is a town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The population was 6,307 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Orleans
- Median household income
- $102,335
- Median home value
- $957,000
- Median rent
- $1,502/mo
- Median age
- 64.7
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Orleans had 6,307 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,307 |
|---|---|
| Density | 445 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orleans at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,307 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.16 sq mi (36.7 km²) |
| Water area | 8.56 sq mi (22.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7680° N, 69.9665° W |
| ZIP codes | 02653, 02643 |
| Official website | town.orleans.ma.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500151440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orleans
- Brewster5.2 mi W
- East Harwich5.3 mi SW
- Eastham5.3 mi N
- North Eastham5.8 mi N
- West Chatham6.2 mi S
- Harwich7.3 mi SW
- Harwich Center7.4 mi SW
- Harwich Port8.3 mi SW
- Northwest Harwich8.8 mi SW
- East Dennis10.1 mi W
- South Dennis10.5 mi SW
- Wellfleet10.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Orleans
What county is Orleans in?
Orleans is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Orleans, MA?
6,307 people lived in Orleans at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orleans, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02653. Other ZIP codes: 02643.
What is the elevation of Orleans?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Orleans?
Brewster (5.2 mi), East Harwich (5.3 mi), Eastham (5.3 mi), North Eastham (5.8 mi), West Chatham (6.2 mi).
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