Barnstable County GIS Maps

Barnstable County Maps

The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.

County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Barnstable County Parcels

Barnstable County has 182,373 mapped parcels. The median assessed value is $588,600. The median lot size is 0.46 acres. 2,772 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1976 or earlier. The records carry 155,089 distinct owner names. About 14% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Massachusetts. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Lot sizes reach 89.9%. Browse the interactive Barnstable County Parcel viewer here.

Barnstable County Parcel Data Coverage

Field coverage measured across all Barnstable County parcel records. Download free sample data here.

Barnstable County Population

Barnstable County had 228,996 residents in 2020. That was 6.1% higher than in 2010. Barnstable County added 6,766 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 581 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include East Falmouth, Hyannis and Mashpee.

Population Trend in Barnstable County MA

Barnstable County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.

Barnstable County Zip Codes

Barnstable County has 47 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include East Falmouth (02536), Hyannis (02601) and Mashpee (02649). East Falmouth is the largest zip by population, with about 19,993 residents or 9% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 23% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.

Most Populated Zip Codes in Barnstable County MA

Barnstable County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.

Barnstable County Demographics

Barnstable County has a median age of 55.1, which makes the county a little older than Massachusetts overall. About 14.4% of residents are under 18, while 32.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 32.3% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 47.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 46.6%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.

Key Demographics for Barnstable County MA

Barnstable County School Districts

Barnstable County is served by 8 public school districts with 17,503 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Barnstable, Dennis-Yarmouth and Falmouth. Those three districts account for about 61% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.

Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Barnstable County MA

Barnstable County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.

Barnstable County Housing & Real Estate

Barnstable County has a median home value of $575,900 and a median gross rent of $1,596. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Massachusetts median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $949,450 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.

Businesses in Barnstable County, MA

Barnstable County has 15,405 business listings across 912 categories. The largest categories in Barnstable County business listings are Beach (382, 2.5%), Real Estate Agents (327, 2.1%), and Contractors (284, 1.8%). The full Barnstable County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Barnstable County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.

Top Business Categories in Barnstable County, MA

Barnstable County Business Listings

Barnstable County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.

Barnstable County Basemaps

Barnstable County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.

Preview a Live Package Demo

See exactly what is included in a county data package. Inspect how files are organized, the interactive data explorer and how maps and analytics are laid out. The demo loads a real sample package from Massachusetts — explore the full structure before you buy.