ZIP code 02543
Where is ZIP code 02543?
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Barnstable County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02543 belongs to Woods Hole, Massachusetts in Barnstable County. 02543 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 508 and 774. About 747 people live in the 02543 area, where the median household income is $72,349. The closest ZIP codes are 02541 (Falmouth, 3.1 mi northeast), 02540 (Falmouth, 3.5 mi northeast) and 02574 (West Falmouth, 5.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 02543 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Woods Hole |
| Also accepted | Falmouth |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 41.5263, -70.6643 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 025 |
Population and income in 02543
| Population | 747 · lower than 90% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 66 · lower than 91% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 68.5 years · higher than 99% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $72,349 · lower than 87% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $83,035 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 87% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $925,200 · higher than 88% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,287 a month |
| Housing units | 1,147 |
| Households | 441 (1.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 11.32 sq mi (plus 26.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02543. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02543
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02541 | Falmouth, MA | 3.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 02540 | Falmouth, MA | 3.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 02574 | West Falmouth, MA | 5.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02568 | Vineyard Haven, MA | 6.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 02536 | East Falmouth, MA | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 02557 | Oak Bluffs, MA | 7.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 02575 | West Tisbury, MA | 7.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02556 | North Falmouth, MA | 8.3 mi N | Standard |
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 10.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02552 | Menemsha, MA | 10.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 10.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 02649 | Mashpee, MA | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02543 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02543
123 MAIN ST
WOODS HOLE MA 02543
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FALMOUTH as the city name for 02543. Avoid Woodshole: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02543-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02543?
- 02543 is a Woods Hole, Massachusetts ZIP code. Falmouth is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02543 in?
- ZIP code 02543 is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02543 in?
- 02543 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02543?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02543 use area codes 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02543?
- About 747 people live in ZIP code 02543, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02543?
- The median household income in 02543 is $72,349 a year, lower than 87% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02543?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02543 are 02541 (Falmouth, 3.1 miles), 02540 (Falmouth, 3.5 miles), 02574 (West Falmouth, 5.5 miles) and 02568 (Vineyard Haven, 6.4 miles).