PlainZIP

Somerset, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02726

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

15,534
1,085/sq mi
$111,046
Median income
$419,000
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,085
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02726 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02726 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 15,534 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 1,085 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02726 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,046 (4% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $50,347. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $419,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,275 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02726, plus 6 more within Bristol County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 02726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerset, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02726.

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 02726, Somerset, 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

15,534

Population

14.3

Area (sq mi)

1,085

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02726?

46.7

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$111,046

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$50,347

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02726 ranks nationally

Somerset, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,046 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,779

Total Housing Units

6,585

Occupied Units

194

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$419,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,275

Median Rent

1961

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02726 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 191
2021 +12.1% 215
2022 +11.8% 240
2023 +10.4% 265
2024 +9.1% 289

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 279 business establishments in ZIP 02726, employing approximately 2,801 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,588,000.

279

Businesses

2,801

Employees

$140.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 46 16.5%
Construction 44 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 39 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 35 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 33 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 9.0%
Finance and insurance 11 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.2%
Wholesale trade 7 2.5%
Manufacturing 6 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.8%

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 02726 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 02726 ranks #5 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 02726 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 02726 ranks #7 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
02720 Fall River, MA 30,287 2.4 mi
02715 Dighton, MA 3,123 3.9 mi
02777 Swansea, MA 15,840 3.5 mi
02723 Fall River, MA 14,767 4.8 mi
02725 Somerset, MA 2,631 3.9 mi
02721 Fall River, MA 26,290 5.9 mi
02702 Assonet, MA 4,125 4.6 mi
02724 Fall River, MA 16,908 5.6 mi
02764 North Dighton, MA 3,988 6.7 mi
02779 Berkley, MA 6,411 6.2 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 Somerset, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02726 in? ▼
ZIP code 02726 (Somerset) 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 02726? ▼
ZIP code 02726 in Somerset, MA has a population of 15,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02726? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02726 is $111,046, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02726? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02726 is $419,000, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02726? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02726 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02726? ▼
ZIP code 02726 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 2,801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02726? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02726 are: Retail trade (46), Construction (44), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02726? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02726 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 02726? ▼
In ZIP code 02726, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% 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 02726? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02726 is 32.0 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 02726? ▼
In ZIP code 02726, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02726? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02726 is 5.3% 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.