Woods Hole
Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Woods Hole is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with 834 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tisbury, 4.6 miles SE.
- 834residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 391 / sq mipopulation density
- 02540ZIP code
About Woods Hole
Woods Hole is a census-designated place in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies at the extreme southwestern corner of Cape Cod, near Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands. As of the 2020 census, Woods Hole had a population of 834.
It is the site of several marine science institutions, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Woodwell Climate Research Center, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (which started the Woods Hole scientific community in 1871), the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, a USGS coastal and marine geology center, and the home campus of the Sea Education Association.
Woods Hole is also the site of United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England (formerly USCG Group Woods Hole), the Nobska Light lighthouse, and the terminus of the Steamship Authority ferry route between Cape Cod and the island of Martha's Vineyard.
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Living in Woods Hole
- Median household income
- $71,724
- Median home value
- $877,500
- Median rent
- $1,311/mo
- Median age
- 66
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Woods Hole had 834 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 834 |
|---|---|
| Density | 391 per sq mi (151 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Woods Hole at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 834 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.14 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5287° N, 70.6665° W |
| ZIP code | 02540 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2581245 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Woods Hole
- Tisbury4.6 mi SE
- Teaticket4.6 mi NE
- West Falmouth5.2 mi N
- Falmouth5.7 mi NE
- Vineyard Haven5.8 mi SE
- East Falmouth6.3 mi NE
- Oak Bluffs7.6 mi SE
- North Falmouth8.0 mi N
- Seconsett Island8.4 mi E
- Monomoscoy Island9.2 mi E
- West Tisbury9.3 mi S
- Seabrook9.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Woods Hole
What county is Woods Hole in?
Woods Hole is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Woods Hole, MA?
834 people lived in Woods Hole at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Woods Hole, MA?
The ZIP code of Woods Hole is 02540.
What is the elevation of Woods Hole?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Woods Hole?
Tisbury (4.6 mi), Teaticket (4.6 mi), West Falmouth (5.2 mi), Falmouth (5.7 mi), Vineyard Haven (5.8 mi).
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