PlainZIP

East Freetown, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02717

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

4,745
104/sq mi
$130,625
Median income
$520,800
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02717 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02717 covers 45.8 square miles in East Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,745 residents on file, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02717 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,625 (13% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $49,916. The poverty rate stands at 1.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Median home value sits at $520,800 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,961 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 02717 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bristol County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02717

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Freetown, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02717.

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 02717, East Freetown, 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

4,745

Population

45.8

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02717?

40.8

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$130,625

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$49,916

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02717 ranks nationally

East Freetown, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,625 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,767

Total Housing Units

1,687

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$520,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,961

Median Rent

1973

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02717 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 203
2021 +13.2% 229
2022 +16.1% 266
2023 +1.7% 271
2024 +8.4% 293

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 122 business establishments in ZIP 02717, employing approximately 1,034 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,325,000.

122

Businesses

1,034

Employees

$56.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 22.9%
Other services (except public administration) 16 13.1%
Manufacturing 12 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 9.8%
Retail trade 10 8.2%
Wholesale trade 9 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.3%

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 02717 vs 02745 →

ZIP 02717 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 02717 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 02717 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 02717 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
02745 New Bedford, MA 24,576 4.3 mi
02347 Lakeville, MA 10,612 5.1 mi
02702 Assonet, MA 4,125 4.9 mi
02743 Acushnet, MA 10,307 4.8 mi
02746 New Bedford, MA 15,342 6.9 mi
02770 Rochester, MA 5,093 6.7 mi
02747 North Dartmouth, MA 22,927 6.7 mi
02718 East Taunton, MA 6,655 7.9 mi
02740 New Bedford, MA 43,087 8.5 mi
02720 Fall River, MA 30,287 7.8 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 East Freetown, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02717 in? ▼
ZIP code 02717 (East Freetown) 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 02717? ▼
ZIP code 02717 in East Freetown, MA has a population of 4,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02717? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02717 is $130,625, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02717? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02717 is $520,800, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02717? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02717 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02717? ▼
ZIP code 02717 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,034 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02717? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02717 are: Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (16), Manufacturing (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02717? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02717 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 02717? ▼
In ZIP code 02717, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 02717? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02717 is 33.2 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 02717? ▼
In ZIP code 02717, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02717? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02717 is 1.9% 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.