Yarmouth Port Massachusetts Map

About Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

Yarmouth Port is a locality in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,961. The population density is 373.7 people per km². Yarmouth Port is located at 41.7021°N, 70.2495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Yarmouth Port rests on a gentle rise, its salt-laced air carrying the distant murmur of the ocean. It lies 2.6 miles east of Barnstable, MA (from Barnstable, MA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-west of Cape Cod. The landscape here is a study in soft contours, where the land slopes gradually towards the shimmering waters of Cape Cod Bay. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches gnarled like the hands of old mariners, cast dappled shade on the well-tended lawns of clapboard houses, their white paint gleaming against the deep blue of the sky. A quiet elegance pervades Yarmouth Port, a sense of enduring charm that whispers from the weathered shingles and the meticulously kept gardens, each bloom a vibrant punctuation mark in the green expanse. The light, particularly as it begins its descent towards evening, possesses a peculiar, golden quality, bathing everything in a mellow glow that softens the edges of the day. The history of Yarmouth Port is deeply entwined with the sea, its early prosperity built on the sturdy backs of whalers and merchants who once navigated these very waters. The town’s economy, once dominated by shipbuilding and maritime trade, has gracefully shifted, though the echoes of that seafaring past remain palpable in the historic architecture and the lingering scent of brine. Today, while tourism plays a significant role, a quiet appreciation for the arts and crafts also flourishes, evident in the charming galleries and artisan shops that dot the village streets. The nearby beaches, broad expanses of pale sand meeting the cool, clear waters of the bay, offer a timeless allure, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life, inviting contemplation and a profound connection to the natural world.

About This Yarmouth Port Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.702054, -70.249465. 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 Yarmouth Port and Barnstable County.

Detailed location data for Yarmouth Port includes the ZIP code (02675), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Barnstable County (Barnstable), and school district assignment (Dennis-Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth Port is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.