ZIP Code 02747
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North Dartmouth · Bristol County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 22,927
- Median income
- $102,079
- Median home value
- $484,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.7%
- Land area
- 126.4 sq mi
181/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 02747 in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts has a population of 22,927. The median household income is $102,079, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $484,800, 74% above the US average. 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02747 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.4 square miles in North Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 22,927 residents, producing a population density of 181 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 02747 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02747 sits at $102,079 (12% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $43,404. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $484,800 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,321 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02747 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02747 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 02747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02747.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02747, North Dartmouth, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,927
Population
126.4
Area (sq mi)
181
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02747?
38.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
10.5%
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?
$102,079
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$43,404
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,617
Total Housing Units
7,473
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$484,800
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$1,321
Median Rent
1977
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02747 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 197 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 222 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 243 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 274 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 292 |
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 673 business establishments in ZIP 02747, employing approximately 11,095 people with a combined annual payroll of $557,934,000.
673
Businesses
11,095
Employees
$557.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 141 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 73 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
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 02747 vs 02746 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02746 | New Bedford, MA | 15,342 | 3.9 mi |
| 02745 | New Bedford, MA | 24,576 | 4.1 mi |
| 02740 | New Bedford, MA | 43,087 | 4.5 mi |
| 02790 | Westport, MA | 15,717 | 5.8 mi |
| 02717 | East Freetown, MA | 4,745 | 6.7 mi |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 26,290 | 6.8 mi |
| 02723 | Fall River, MA | 14,767 | 6.1 mi |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA | 11,442 | 7.7 mi |
| 02743 | Acushnet, MA | 10,307 | 6.7 mi |
| 02702 | Assonet, MA | 4,125 | 8.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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