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East Taunton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02718

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

6,655
248/sq mi
$109,500
Median income
$469,200
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Taunton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
248
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02718 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02718 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 6,655 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 248 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02718 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,500 (5% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $44,958. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $469,200 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,703 monthly, and 88.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 02718 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 02718

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Taunton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02718.

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 02718, East Taunton, 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

6,655

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

248

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02718?

40.1

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$109,500

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$44,958

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02718 ranks nationally

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

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

$109,500 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,580

Total Housing Units

2,460

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$469,200

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,703

Median Rent

1977

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02718 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 194
2021 +13.7% 221
2022 +18.5% 262
2023 +5.8% 277
2024 +9.6% 303

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 02718, employing approximately 1,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,787,000.

105

Businesses

1,728

Employees

$101.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 20.0%
Wholesale trade 14 13.3%
Retail trade 13 12.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 7.6%
Manufacturing 7 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.9%

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 02718 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 02718 ranks #6 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 02718 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 02718 ranks #9 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
02347 Lakeville, MA 10,612 3.7 mi
02779 Berkley, MA 6,411 4.0 mi
02767 Raynham, MA 13,566 5.1 mi
02702 Assonet, MA 4,125 6.4 mi
02324 Bridgewater, MA 26,563 7.4 mi
02780 Taunton, MA 49,036 6.2 mi
02346 Middleboro, MA 23,106 7.1 mi
02717 East Freetown, MA 4,745 7.9 mi
02764 North Dighton, MA 3,988 7.7 mi
02715 Dighton, MA 3,123 8.0 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 Taunton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02718 in? ▼
ZIP code 02718 (East Taunton) 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 02718? ▼
ZIP code 02718 in East Taunton, MA has a population of 6,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02718? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02718 is $109,500, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02718? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02718 is $469,200, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02718? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02718 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02718? ▼
ZIP code 02718 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02718? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02718 are: Construction (21), Wholesale trade (14), Retail trade (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02718? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02718 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 02718? ▼
In ZIP code 02718, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 02718? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02718 is 30.8 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 02718? ▼
In ZIP code 02718, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02718? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02718 is 9.1% 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.