What to know about ZIP 02553
ZIP code 02553 covers Monument Beach, MA in Barnstable County with a population of about 38.
It sits in telephone area codes 508, 774; U.S. House district MA-9; the BOSTON (MANCHESTER) media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 02553 covers Monument Beach, MA in Barnstable County with a population of about 38.
It sits in telephone area codes 508, 774; U.S. House district MA-9; the BOSTON (MANCHESTER) media market.
Monument Beach, MA sits in a university / college context (near massachusetts maritime academy (1.8 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 0.0%; 100.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 66.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 100.0% (about 34.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Monument Beach CDP, MA as Relatively Moderate (composite score 89.1), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (94.5) and flood (90.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.
Climate normals for Monument Beach CDP, MA show little to no average snow and around 51.1 inches of annual precipitation.
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2 for ZIP 02553 (Monument Beach CDP, MA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Airport EWB (17.5 miles (28.2 km)) · Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1.8 miles (3.0 km)) · New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (16.5 miles (26.5 km)) · VA: Massachusetts National Cemetery (3.5 miles (5.6 km))
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