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 Moderate-density area
- $153,038
- Median income Above-median income area
- $516,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02702 (Assonet, MA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.8 in 2023 to 265.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,548. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $516,100 (14% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $1,670; 92.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bristol County, so 02702 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 10
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 02702?
40.9
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$52,548
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02702 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Assonet, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$153,038 Top 16% higher than 84% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,621housing units
1,621
Total Housing Units
1,576
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$516,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02702 vs 02779 →
ZIP 02702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
30,287 residents
- 02747
North Dartmouth (02747)
22,927 residents
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
15,534 residents
- 02723
Fall River (02723)
14,767 residents
- 02347 10,612
Lakeville (02347)
10,612 residents
- 02718 6,655
East Taunton (02718)
6,655 residents
- 02779 6,411
Berkley (02779)
6,411 residents
- 02717 4,745
East Freetown (02717)
4,745 residents
- 02702 4,125
Assonet (02702)
4,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02702 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02702
Assonet (02702)
$153,038 median income
- 02779
Berkley (02779)
$144,205 median income
- 02715
Dighton (02715)
$140,066 median income
- 02764
North Dighton (02764)
$135,640 median income
- 02347
Lakeville (02347)
$133,984 median income
- 02717
East Freetown (02717)
$130,625 median income
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
$111,046 median income
- 02718
East Taunton (02718)
$109,500 median income
- 02747
North Dartmouth (02747)
$102,079 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02702, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,125 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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