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 High-density area
- $111,046
- Median income Above-median income area
- $419,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02726 (Somerset, MA) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.0 in 2023 to 289.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,347. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 3.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $419,000 (30% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,275; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bristol County, so 02726 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 02726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerset, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02726.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 02726?
46.7
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
6.6%
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?
$111,046
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$50,347
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02726 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Somerset, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$111,046 Top 49% higher than 51% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts 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
6,779housing units
6,779
Total Housing Units
6,585
Occupied Units
194
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$419,000
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02726 vs 02720 →
ZIP 02726 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
- 02779 6,411
Berkley (02779)
6,411 residents
- 02702 4,125
Assonet (02702)
4,125 residents
- 02764 3,988
North Dighton (02764)
3,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02726 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02726 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
- 02764
North Dighton (02764)
$135,640 median income
- 02725
Somerset (02725)
$129,253 median income
- 02777
Swansea (02777)
$116,364 median income
- 02726
Somerset (02726)
$111,046 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 02726 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02726, 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 (15,534 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 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.
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