Nantucket, Massachusetts

island of Massachusetts, United States

Nantucket is an island 30 miles (48.3 km) south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is both a town and a county (Nantucket County).

Nantucket, Massachusetts
Flag of Nantucket, Massachusetts
Official seal of Nantucket, Massachusetts
Location of Nantucket in Massachusetts
Location of Nantucket in Massachusetts
Nantucket is located in Massachusetts
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Location in the United States
Nantucket is located in the United States
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Nantucket (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°16′58″N 70°5′58″W / 41.28278°N 70.09944°W / 41.28278; -70.09944
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
Settled1641
Incorporated1671
Government
 • TypeOpen town meeting
Area
 • Total105.3 sq mi (272.6 km2)
 • Land47.8 sq mi (123.8 km2)
 • Water57.5 sq mi (148.8 km2)
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,255
 • Density308.6/sq mi (115.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
02554, 02564, 02584
Area code508
FIPS code25-43790
GNIS feature ID0619376
Websitewww.nantucket-ma.gov