Nantucket, MA GIS Map
Nantucket is a city in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, with a population of about 11,399. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Nantucket County
- Population
- 11,399
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.2835, -70.0995
- ZIP codes (2)
- 02554, 02584
- Land area
- 5.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Nantucket, MA
Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) south of the Cape Cod peninsula. Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the Town and County of Nantucket, a combined county/town government. Nantucket is the southeasternmost town in Massachusetts. The name "Nantucket" is adapted from similar Algonquian names for the island.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Nantucket, MA
The Nantucket map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Nantucket without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Nantucket Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
10,017
Households
3,500
Median household income
$148,017
Median age
42.2 years
Median home value
$1,465,300
Median gross rent
$2,228/mo
Owner-occupied homes
80.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%
Below poverty level
3.2%
Land area
5.8 sq mi
Population density
1,720 / sq mi
County
Photos of Nantucket
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Nantucket. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Nantucket
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Nantucket.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Memorial Airport | 14 Airport Road, 02554 | Leased | 731 | May 2036 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Nantucket
General soil map unit at the city center: Eastchop-Carver
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Excessively drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- A (high infiltration, low runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 9.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Carver49%
Entisols · Typic Quartzipsamments
- Carver16%
Entisols · Typic Quartzipsamments
- Eastchop9%
Entisols · Typic Quartzipsamments
- Carver9%
Entisols · Typic Quartzipsamments
- Eastchop5%
Entisols · Typic Quartzipsamments
- Swansea5%
Histosols · Terric Haplosaprists
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Nantucket
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Nantucket Mem Ap, Ma weather station, elevation 45 ft, 2.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 76°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 27°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 40 | 44 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 75 | 76 | 70 | 62 | 53 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 27 | 27 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 63 | 62 | 57 | 49 | 40 | 32 |
| Precip. in | 3.18 | 2.84 | 3.84 | 3.60 | 2.98 | 3.00 | 2.72 | 3.00 | 3.59 | 4.39 | 3.79 | 3.93 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Nantucket
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Nantucket County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 38.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Inland FloodingVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LightningVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- HailVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Nantucket FAQ
What county is Nantucket in?
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Nantucket, Massachusetts is located in Nantucket County.
What is the population of Nantucket?
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Nantucket has a population of about 11,399, making it the number 48 of the 50 Massachusetts cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Nantucket?
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The elevation of Nantucket is approximately 21 feet (6 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Nantucket?
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ZIP codes for Nantucket include 02554, 02584.
What time zone is Nantucket in?
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Nantucket is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Nantucket from Boston?
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Nantucket is about 89 miles from Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, in a straight line.
What cities are near Nantucket?
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Cities near Nantucket include Hyannis, MA (27 miles); Chatham, MA (28 miles); Barnstable, MA (31 miles); Falmouth, MA (32 miles); Sandwich, MA (39 miles).
Local notes for Nantucket, MA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.