Provincetown
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Provincetown is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 3,664 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Truro, 7.1 miles SE.
- 3,664residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 9.7 sq miland area · 25.1 km²
- 378 / sq mipopulation density
- 02657ZIP code
About Provincetown
Provincetown () is a town located at the tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. A small coastal resort town with a year-round population of 3,664 as of the 2020 United States census, Provincetown has a summer population as high as 60,000. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Often called "P-town" or "Ptown", the locale is known as a vacation destination for its beaches, harbor, artists, and tourist industry, particularly for LGBTQ people.
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Living in Provincetown
- Median household income
- $136,904
- Median home value
- $902,200
- Median rent
- $1,261/mo
- Median age
- 56.3
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Provincetown had 3,664 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,664 |
|---|---|
| Density | 378 per sq mi (146 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Provincetown at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,664 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.68 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Water area | 7.80 sq mi (20.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0568° N, 70.1907° W |
| ZIP code | 02657 |
| Official website | provincetown-ma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2500155500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Provincetown
- Truro7.1 mi SE
- Wellfleet12.8 mi SE
- North Eastham17.3 mi SE
- Eastham18.0 mi SE
- East Dennis22.3 mi S
- Brewster22.5 mi S
- Orleans23.0 mi SE
- Green Harbor23.5 mi W
- The Pinehills23.5 mi SW
- Yarmouth Port23.7 mi S
- Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock23.7 mi W
- Cedar Crest24.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Provincetown
What county is Provincetown in?
Provincetown is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Provincetown, MA?
3,664 people lived in Provincetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Provincetown, MA?
The ZIP code of Provincetown is 02657.
What is the elevation of Provincetown?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Provincetown?
Truro (7.1 mi), Wellfleet (12.8 mi), North Eastham (17.3 mi), Eastham (18.0 mi), East Dennis (22.3 mi).
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