PlainZIP

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
$140,066
Median income
$489,900
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $58,712. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. Median home value sits at $489,900 (18% below the state average), median rent at $1,199 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02715 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 02715

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dighton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02715.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02715?

47.0

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$58,712

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02715 ranks nationally

Dighton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,066 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,598

Total Housing Units

1,467

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$489,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02715 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 02715 ranks #0 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 02715 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 02715 ranks #3 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
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

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 Dighton, MA Massachusetts

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.

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