Dighton, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02715
Bristol County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,123
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $140,066
- Median income Above-median income area
- $489,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dighton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02715 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02715 covers 29.7 square miles in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,123 residents on file, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02715 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,066 (21% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,712. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $489,900 (18% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,199; owner occupancy is 93.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bristol County, so 02715 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 02715
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dighton, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02715.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 02715, Dighton, 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
3,123
Population
29.7
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02715?
47.0
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$140,066
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$58,712
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02715 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Dighton, 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)
$140,066 Top 22% higher than 78% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,598housing units
1,598
Total Housing Units
1,467
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$489,900
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,199
Median Rent
1987
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02715 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 185 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 211 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 232 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 252 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 253 |
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 80 business establishments in ZIP 02715, employing approximately 403 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,587,000.
80
Businesses
403
Employees
$19.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 32.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.3% |
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 02715 vs 02764 →
ZIP 02715 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02780
Taunton (02780)
49,036 residents
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
30,287 residents
- 02777 15,840
Swansea (02777)
15,840 residents
- 02726 15,534
Somerset (02726)
15,534 residents
- 02723 14,767
Fall River (02723)
14,767 residents
- 02769 11,608
Rehoboth (02769)
11,608 residents
- 02779 6,411
Berkley (02779)
6,411 residents
- 02702 4,125
Assonet (02702)
4,125 residents
- 02764 3,988
North Dighton (02764)
3,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02715 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02715 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
- 02769
Rehoboth (02769)
$138,214 median income
- 02764
North Dighton (02764)
$135,640 median income
- 02725
Somerset (02725)
$129,253 median income
- 02777
Swansea (02777)
$116,364 median income
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
$111,046 median income
- 02780
Taunton (02780)
$74,471 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02715 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02764 | North Dighton, MA | 3,988 | 2.8 mi |
| 02726 | Somerset, MA | 15,534 | 3.9 mi |
| 02779 | Berkley, MA | 6,411 | 4.1 mi |
| 02720 | Fall River, MA | 30,287 | 6.1 mi |
| 02780 | Taunton, MA | 49,036 | 6.4 mi |
| 02769 | Rehoboth, MA | 11,608 | 5.2 mi |
| 02777 | Swansea, MA | 15,840 | 5.2 mi |
| 02702 | Assonet, MA | 4,125 | 5.1 mi |
| 02725 | Somerset, MA | 2,631 | 7.5 mi |
| 02723 | Fall River, MA | 14,767 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02715, 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 (3,123 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 02715 in?
ZIP code 02715 (Dighton) 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 02715?
ZIP code 02715 in Dighton, MA has a population of 3,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02715?
The median household income in ZIP 02715 is $140,066, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02715?
The median home value in ZIP 02715 is $489,900, which is 76% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02715?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02715 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02715?
ZIP code 02715 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02715?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02715 are: Construction (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02715?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02715 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 02715?
In ZIP code 02715, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 02715?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02715 is 32.6 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 02715?
In ZIP code 02715, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02715?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02715 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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