ZIP Code 02719
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Fairhaven · Bristol County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 15,873
- Median income
- $95,965
- Median home value
- $446,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.5%
- Land area
- 32.1 sq mi
495/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.5
New York
ZIP code 02719 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts has a population of 15,873. The median household income is $95,965, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $446,700, 61% above the US average. 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02719 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.1 square miles in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 15,873 residents, producing a population density of 495 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02719 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02719 sits at $95,965 (17% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $59,221. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $446,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,118 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02719 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02719 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02719.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02719, Fairhaven, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,873
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
495
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02719?
48.5
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
5.7%
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?
$95,965
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$59,221
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,619
Total Housing Units
7,134
Occupied Units
485
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state
$1,118
Median Rent
1952
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02719 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 217 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 244 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 276 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 296 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 323 |
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 416 business establishments in ZIP 02719, employing approximately 7,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $571,265,000.
416
Businesses
7,077
Employees
$571.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 68 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 54 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
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 02719 vs 02740 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02740 | New Bedford, MA | 43,087 | 3.4 mi |
| 02744 | New Bedford, MA | 11,900 | 3.0 mi |
| 02739 | Mattapoisett, MA | 6,045 | 3.5 mi |
| 02746 | New Bedford, MA | 15,342 | 3.8 mi |
| 02743 | Acushnet, MA | 10,307 | 5.3 mi |
| 02745 | New Bedford, MA | 24,576 | 5.6 mi |
| 02770 | Rochester, MA | 5,093 | 8.4 mi |
| 02747 | North Dartmouth, MA | 22,927 | 7.6 mi |
| 02738 | Marion, MA | 4,907 | 7.4 mi |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA | 11,442 | 7.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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