Pocasset Massachusetts Map

About Pocasset, Massachusetts

Pocasset is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,247. The population density is 248.0 people per km². Pocasset is located at 41.6862°N, 70.6161°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Pocasset unfolds as a quiet shoreline settlement, where the land gently slopes towards the salty embrace of Buzzards Bay. It lies 9.3 miles north of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 360°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-east of Wareham. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant whisper that rustles through the salt-tolerant grasses and pines clinging to the sandy soil. Oak and maple trees, their branches gnarled by persistent winds, offer dappled shade over winding lanes, and the soft murmur of distant waves is a persistent undercurrent to the stillness. Low-slung houses, many painted in muted coastal hues, dot the landscape, their porches often adorned with weathered chairs that seem to invite lingering. The terrain is a subtle tapestry of pine barrens and scrub oaks, interspersed with the occasional marshy inlet where the tide breathes in and out, leaving behind glistening mudflats and the promise of seabirds. The history of Pocasset is deeply entwined with the maritime heritage of Cape Cod, its early prosperity built on the bounty of the sea and the ingenuity of its inhabitants. For generations, fishing fleets set sail from its harbors, the salty spray of the Atlantic a familiar companion to the hardy souls who made their living from its depths. While the fishing industry has evolved, the spirit of self-reliance and connection to the water remains, subtly shaping the local economy. Today, the allure of its picturesque coastline draws a different kind of visitor, and the quiet charm of Pocasset offers a refuge from the clamor of busier locales, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life.

About This Pocasset Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pocasset, 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 Pocasset and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for Pocasset includes the ZIP code (02559), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Bourne School District). 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 Pocasset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.