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Cities in ZIP code 02543

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 02543. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 02543 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Woods Hole, MA

Acceptable:

Falmouth

Unacceptable:

Woodshole

Stats and Demographics for the 02543 ZIP Code

ZIP code 02543 is located in southeast Massachusetts and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 02543 are primarily white. The number of seniors is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and a small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 02543 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 02543 has an extremely large percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are vacant. Homes in ZIP code 02543 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 02543 real estate data, the median home value of $689,900 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 02543. Rentals in 02543 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 02543 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

For more information, see Woods Hole, MA real estate.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $66,250 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 02543 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Residents in ZIP code 02543 use public transportation to travel to work more than most areas of the nation. 02543 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. Instead of a commute, a higher percentage of people in 02543 are able to work from home than most places in the nation. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 02543 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, 02543 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.