West Falmouth
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
West Falmouth is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 1,812 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Falmouth, 2.1 miles E.
- 1,812residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 588 / sq mipopulation density
- 02540ZIP code
About West Falmouth
West Falmouth is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Falmouth had a population of 1,812.
West Falmouth Village Historic District is at the heart of West Falmouth Village. Historic buildings include the West Falmouth Library, Quaker Meeting House and Quaker Carriage Sheds, Emerson House, the West Falmouth Fire Station, and numerous historic houses. Other nearby attractions include the Shining Sea Bikeway, the public beach at Chapoquoit Beach, West Falmouth Harbor, Bourne Farm, Great Sippewissett Marsh, Swift Playground on Blacksmith Shop Road, and the Mock Moraine conservation area. There are several restaurants, markets, inns, real estate agents, and shops in West Falmouth, as well as a post office.
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Living in West Falmouth
- Median household income
- $77,292
- Median home value
- $823,200
- Median rent
- $1,745/mo
- Median age
- 64.2
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West Falmouth had 1,812 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,812 |
|---|---|
| Density | 588 per sq mi (227 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Falmouth at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,812 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.08 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6015° N, 70.6393° W |
| ZIP code | 02540 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2575960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Falmouth
- Falmouth2.1 mi E
- North Falmouth2.8 mi N
- Teaticket4.1 mi SE
- East Falmouth4.8 mi SE
- Woods Hole5.2 mi S
- Pocasset5.7 mi N
- Seconsett Island7.0 mi E
- Seabrook7.4 mi E
- Monomoscoy Island7.5 mi E
- Mashpee7.7 mi E
- Monument Beach8.4 mi N
- Bourne8.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Falmouth
What county is West Falmouth in?
West Falmouth is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of West Falmouth, MA?
1,812 people lived in West Falmouth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Falmouth, MA?
The ZIP code of West Falmouth is 02540.
What is the elevation of West Falmouth?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Falmouth?
Falmouth (2.1 mi), North Falmouth (2.8 mi), Teaticket (4.1 mi), East Falmouth (4.8 mi), Woods Hole (5.2 mi).
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