Provincetown is a town located in Barnstable County, in the state of Massachusetts (MA), United States. Nestled in the New England division of the North-east region, it covers an area of 9.7 square miles (25.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 40 ft. With a population of approximately 3,192 residents, Provincetown offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 57.61% males and 42.39% females, and it has a population density of 330.43 people per square mile (127.58/km²). Provincetown lies at a latitude of 42.05 and a longitude of -70.19, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (14.8%), German (8.9%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 02657.