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Fall River, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02721

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

26,290
2,487/sq mi
$52,841
Median income
$406,000
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fall River pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
2,487
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02721 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 26,290 residents across 10.6 square miles, a density of 2,487 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02721 reports a modest median household income of $52,841 (54% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $31,240. Poverty here runs at 19.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $406,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,102 per month, and 34.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 02721 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 02721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fall River, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02721.

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 02721, 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

26,290

Population

10.6

Area (sq mi)

2,487

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02721?

40.8

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

24.9%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$52,841

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$31,240

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02721 ranks nationally

Fall River, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,841 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,629

Total Housing Units

11,498

Occupied Units

1,131

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.2%
Renter 65.8%

$406,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1942

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02721 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 183
2021 +18.1% 216
2022 +9.2% 236
2023 +14.6% 271
2024 +5.8% 286

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 614 business establishments in ZIP 02721, employing approximately 8,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $442,564,000.

614

Businesses

8,992

Employees

$442.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 103 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 82 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 80 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 65 10.6%
Construction 62 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.7%
Manufacturing 32 5.2%
Wholesale trade 29 4.7%
Finance and insurance 24 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.6%
Educational services 11 1.8%
Information 9 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Utilities 6 1.0%

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 02721 vs 02723 →

ZIP 02721 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 02721 ranks #2 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 02721 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 02721 ranks #null 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
02723 Fall River, MA 14,767 1.6 mi
02724 Fall River, MA 16,908 1.8 mi
02725 Somerset, MA 2,631 3.2 mi
02720 Fall River, MA 30,287 4.3 mi
02726 Somerset, MA 15,534 5.9 mi
02878 Tiverton, RI 15,780 4.7 mi
02809 Bristol, RI 22,938 6.3 mi
02747 North Dartmouth, MA 22,927 6.8 mi
02790 Westport, MA 15,717 6.1 mi
02715 Dighton, MA 3,123 9.9 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
02745 standard
New Bedford, MA
Pop: 24,576

Related Areas

Bristol County Fall River, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02721 in? ▼
ZIP code 02721 (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 02721? ▼
ZIP code 02721 in Fall River, MA has a population of 26,290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02721 is $52,841, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02721 is $406,000, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02721 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02721? ▼
ZIP code 02721 has 614 business establishments employing approximately 8,992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02721? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02721 are: Retail trade (103), Accommodation and food services (82), Health care and social assistance (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02721? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02721 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 02721? ▼
In ZIP code 02721, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 02721? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02721 is 26.4 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 02721? ▼
In ZIP code 02721, approximately 34.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02721 is 19.9% 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.