ZIP code 02542
Where is ZIP code 02542?
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Barnstable County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 02542 belongs to Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts in Barnstable County. 02542 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 508 and 774. About 882 people live in the 02542 area, where the median household income is $62,083. The closest ZIP codes are 02644 (Forestdale, 2.9 mi northeast), 02556 (North Falmouth, 3.7 mi west) and 02534 (Cataumet, 3.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 02542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Buzzards Bay |
| Also accepted | Otis Angb |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Barnstable County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 508, 774 |
| Coordinates | 41.6531, -70.5537 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 025 |
Population and income in 02542
| Population | 882 · lower than 89% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 31 · lower than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.1 years · lower than 96% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $62,083 · lower than 93% of Massachusetts ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,873 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $2,094 a month |
| Housing units | 380 |
| Households | 264 (2.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 0.0% / 100% |
| Land area | 28.55 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 02542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 02542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02644 | Forestdale, MA | 2.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 02556 | North Falmouth, MA | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 02534 | Cataumet, MA | 3.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 02559 | Pocasset, MA | 3.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 02536 | East Falmouth, MA | 4 mi S | Standard |
| 02649 | Mashpee, MA | 4.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 02553 | Monument Beach, MA | 5.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 02574 | West Falmouth, MA | 5.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 02563 | Sandwich, MA | 5.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 02635 | Cotuit, MA | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 02532 | Buzzards Bay, MA | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 02540 | Falmouth, MA | 7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 02542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 02542
123 MAIN ST
BUZZARDS BAY MA 02542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts OTIS ANGB as the city name for 02542. Avoid Otis AFB, Otis Air National Guard and Otis Ang: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (02542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 02542?
- 02542 is a Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts ZIP code. Otis Angb is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 02542 in?
- ZIP code 02542 is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What time zone is ZIP code 02542 in?
- 02542 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 02542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 02542 use area codes 508 and 774.
- What is the population of ZIP code 02542?
- About 882 people live in ZIP code 02542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 02542?
- The median household income in 02542 is $62,083 a year, lower than 93% of Massachusetts ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 02542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 02542 are 02644 (Forestdale, 2.9 miles), 02556 (North Falmouth, 3.7 miles), 02534 (Cataumet, 3.8 miles) and 02559 (Pocasset, 3.8 miles).