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Assonet, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02702

Bristol County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,125
95/sq mi
$153,038
Median income
$516,100
Median home value
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Assonet pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
95
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02702 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02702 covers 43.5 square miles in Assonet, Bristol County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,125 residents on file, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02702 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,038 (32% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,548. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $516,100 (14% below the state average), median rent at $1,670 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02702 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02702

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Assonet, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02702.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02702, Assonet, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,125

Population

43.5

Area (sq mi)

95

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02702?

40.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$153,038

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$52,548

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02702 ranks nationally

Assonet, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$153,038 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,621

Total Housing Units

1,576

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$516,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,670

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02702 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 190
2021 +9.8% 209
2022 +10.8% 231
2023 +7.5% 249
2024 +6.8% 266

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 02702, employing approximately 2,453 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,485,000.

138

Businesses

2,453

Employees

$166.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 29.0%
Retail trade 13 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.3%
Manufacturing 8 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.8%
Wholesale trade 5 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.9%
Finance and insurance 3 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02702 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02702 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02779 Berkley, MA 6,411 3.6 mi
02726 Somerset, MA 15,534 4.6 mi
02720 Fall River, MA 30,287 4.6 mi
02717 East Freetown, MA 4,745 4.9 mi
02715 Dighton, MA 3,123 5.1 mi
02718 East Taunton, MA 6,655 6.4 mi
02347 Lakeville, MA 10,612 6.2 mi
02723 Fall River, MA 14,767 7.3 mi
02747 North Dartmouth, MA 22,927 8.4 mi
02764 North Dighton, MA 3,988 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bristol County

02780 standard
Taunton, MA
Pop: 49,036
02703 standard
Attleboro, MA
Pop: 43,593
02740 standard
New Bedford, MA
Pop: 43,087
02720 standard
Fall River, MA
Pop: 30,287
02760 standard
North Attleboro, MA
Pop: 26,739
02721 standard
Fall River, MA
Pop: 26,290

Related Areas

Bristol County Assonet, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02702 in? ▼
ZIP code 02702 (Assonet) is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Bristol County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bristol-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02702? ▼
ZIP code 02702 in Assonet, MA has a population of 4,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02702? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02702 is $153,038, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02702? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02702 is $516,100, which is 86% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02702? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02702 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02702? ▼
ZIP code 02702 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 2,453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02702? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02702 are: Construction (40), Retail trade (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02702? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02702 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02702? ▼
In ZIP code 02702, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02702? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02702 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02702? ▼
In ZIP code 02702, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02702? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02702 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.