ZIP code 02556
Where is ZIP code 02556?
North Falmouth, Massachusetts
Barnstable County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02556 belongs to North Falmouth, Massachusetts in Barnstable County. 02556 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 2,868 people live in the 02556 area, where the median household income is $121,810. The closest ZIP codes are 02534 (Cataumet, 1.9 mi north), 02574 (West Falmouth, 2.7 mi south) and 02559 (Pocasset, 3.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 02556 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | North Falmouth |
| Also accepted | N Falmouth |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 41.6417, -70.623 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 025 |
Population and income in 02556
| Population | 2,868 · lower than 74% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 727 · lower than 54% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.5 years · higher than 66% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $121,810 · higher than 62% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $67,084 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 66% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $717,800 · higher than 75% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,339 a month |
| Housing units | 2,715 |
| Households | 1,196 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 3.95 sq mi (plus 0.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 1.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02574 | West Falmouth, MA | 2.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3.3 mi N | Standard |
| 02542 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 02536 | East Falmouth, MA | 4.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 02540 | Falmouth, MA | 5.3 mi S | Standard |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 5.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 02541 | Falmouth, MA | 6.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 6.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 02649 | Mashpee, MA | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 02558 | Onset, MA | 7.5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02556
123 MAIN ST
NORTH FALMOUTH MA 02556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts N FALMOUTH as the city name for 02556. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02556?
- 02556 is a North Falmouth, Massachusetts ZIP code. N Falmouth is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02556 in?
- ZIP code 02556 is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02556 in?
- 02556 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02556 use area codes 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02556?
- About 2,868 people live in ZIP code 02556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02556?
- The median household income in 02556 is $121,810 a year, higher than 62% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02556 are 02534 (Cataumet, 1.9 miles), 02574 (West Falmouth, 2.7 miles), 02559 (Pocasset, 3.3 miles) and 02542 (Buzzards Bay, 3.7 miles).