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Acushnet, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02743

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

10,307
216/sq mi
$89,593
Median income
$434,000
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
216
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02743 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02743 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 10,307 residents across 47.7 square miles, a density of 216 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02743 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,593 (23% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $47,295. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. Median home value sits at $434,000 (28% below the state average), median rent at $1,170 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02743 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 02743

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Acushnet, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02743.

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 02743, Acushnet, 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

10,307

Population

47.7

Area (sq mi)

216

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02743?

45.9

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$89,593

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$47,295

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02743 ranks nationally

Acushnet, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,593 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,163

Total Housing Units

4,127

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$434,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,170

Median Rent

1968

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02743 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 200
2021 +12.9% 226
2022 +14.7% 259
2023 +4.4% 270
2024 +8.4% 293

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 186 business establishments in ZIP 02743, employing approximately 2,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,359,000.

186

Businesses

2,424

Employees

$192.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 58 31.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.1%
Retail trade 15 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.5%
Manufacturing 10 5.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.3%
Wholesale trade 7 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.8%
Finance and insurance 5 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 02743 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 02743 ranks #7 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 02743 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 02743 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
02745 New Bedford, MA 24,576 2.6 mi
02746 New Bedford, MA 15,342 4.2 mi
02719 Fairhaven, MA 15,873 5.3 mi
02770 Rochester, MA 5,093 4.4 mi
02740 New Bedford, MA 43,087 5.6 mi
02717 East Freetown, MA 4,745 4.8 mi
02744 New Bedford, MA 11,900 7.3 mi
02739 Mattapoisett, MA 6,045 5.3 mi
02738 Marion, MA 4,907 7.1 mi
02747 North Dartmouth, MA 22,927 6.7 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 Acushnet, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02743 in? ▼
ZIP code 02743 (Acushnet) 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 02743? ▼
ZIP code 02743 in Acushnet, MA has a population of 10,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02743? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02743 is $89,593, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02743? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02743 is $434,000, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02743? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02743 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02743? ▼
ZIP code 02743 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 2,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02743? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02743 are: Construction (58), Other services (except public administration) (22), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02743? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02743 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 02743? ▼
In ZIP code 02743, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 02743? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02743 is 28.1 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 02743? ▼
In ZIP code 02743, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02743? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02743 is 6.1% 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.