Barnstable Massachusetts Map

About Barnstable, Massachusetts

Barnstable is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 44,500. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Barnstable is located at 41.7001°N, 70.2995°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2630.

Barnstable sprawls across the mid-Cape, a mosaic of villages where the land gently slopes toward the sea, its character a subtle blend of weathered shingles and salt-laced air. It lies 11.0 miles south-west of Cape Cod, MA (from Cape Cod, MA: bearing 226°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west of Yarmouth. The geography itself whispers of tidal shifts and ancient glacial sculpting, a terrain where pine needles carpet the sandy soil and tidal marshes exhale a briny perfume. Oak trees, gnarled and stoic, stand sentinel over rambling yards, their branches a filigree against the often-luminous sky, and the very light here seems to possess a unique quality, softening edges and lending a pearlescent sheen to the world as dusk descends. The coast itself is a living entity, a constant conversation between the land and the restless Atlantic, and the salt marshes, vast and shimmering, hum with the unseen life of birds and crustaceans. This ancient Cape Cod settlement, tracing its roots back to the 17th century, has long been defined by the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For centuries, whaling and fishing were the lifeblood of Barnstable, a hardscrabble existence etched into the very timbers of its oldest homes, and the echoes of that maritime past still resonate in the quiet harbors and the weathered faces of its longtime residents. Today, while tourism has bloomed like a hardy seaside flower, the spirit of independent enterprise persists, seen in the independent shops and the quiet hum of local businesses that cater to both visitor and resident. The sense of history is palpable, not just in the preserved architecture of its historic districts, but in the enduring traditions of community and a shared respect for the natural world that has shaped Barnstable for generations.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barnstable, Massachusetts with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Barnstable and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for Barnstable includes the ZIP code (02630), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Barnstable is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.