Fall River, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02720
Bristol County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,287
- 1,076/sq mi High-density area
- $62,196
- Median income Near-median income area
- $398,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fall River pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,076
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02720 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02720 (Fall River, MA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.5 in 2023 to 275.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02720 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 30,287 residents across 28.2 square miles, a density of 1,076 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02720 reports a modest median household income of $62,196 (46% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,943. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $398,000 (34% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,230; owner occupancy is 37.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bristol County, so 02720 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 02720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fall River, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02720.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
166 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 66
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Construction 64
Construction
64 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 02720, Fall River, 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
30,287
Population
28.2
Area (sq mi)
1,076
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02720?
40.2
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
21.4%
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?
$62,196
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$35,943
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02720 ranks nationally
Fall River, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,196 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
14,784housing units
14,784
Total Housing Units
14,278
Occupied Units
506
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$398,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,230
Median Rent
1948
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02720 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 186 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 210 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 236 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 261 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 275 |
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 751 business establishments in ZIP 02720, employing approximately 18,309 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,032,259,000.
751
Businesses
18,309
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 166 | 22.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 85 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 64 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.2% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.4% |
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 02720 vs 02723 →
ZIP 02720 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
30,287 residents
- 02721
Fall River (02721)
26,290 residents
- 02724
Fall River (02724)
16,908 residents
- 02777
Swansea (02777)
15,840 residents
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
15,534 residents
- 02723
Fall River (02723)
14,767 residents
- 02885 10,627
Warren (02885)
10,627 residents
- 02779 6,411
Berkley (02779)
6,411 residents
- 02702 4,125
Assonet (02702)
4,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02720 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02720 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
- 02725
Somerset (02725)
$129,253 median income
- 02777
Swansea (02777)
$116,364 median income
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
$111,046 median income
- 02885
Warren (02885)
$90,729 median income
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
$62,196 median income
- 02724 $55,590
Fall River (02724)
$55,590 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02720 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02723 | Fall River, MA | 14,767 | 2.8 mi |
| 02726 | Somerset, MA | 15,534 | 2.4 mi |
| 02725 | Somerset, MA | 2,631 | 3.7 mi |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 26,290 | 4.3 mi |
| 02702 | Assonet, MA | 4,125 | 4.6 mi |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 16,908 | 4.6 mi |
| 02715 | Dighton, MA | 3,123 | 6.1 mi |
| 02777 | Swansea, MA | 15,840 | 5.1 mi |
| 02779 | Berkley, MA | 6,411 | 7.4 mi |
| 02885 | Warren, RI | 10,627 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02720, 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 (30,287 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 02720 in?
ZIP code 02720 (Fall River) 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 02720?
ZIP code 02720 in Fall River, MA has a population of 30,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02720?
The median household income in ZIP 02720 is $62,196, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02720?
The median home value in ZIP 02720 is $398,000, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02720?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02720 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02720?
ZIP code 02720 has 751 business establishments employing approximately 18,309 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02720?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02720 are: Health care and social assistance (166), Professional, scientific, and technical services (85), Retail trade (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02720?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02720 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 02720?
In ZIP code 02720, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 02720?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02720 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02720?
In ZIP code 02720, approximately 37.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02720?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02720 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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