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North Dartmouth, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02747

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

22,927
181/sq mi
$102,079
Median income
$484,800
Median home value
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Dartmouth pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
181
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02747 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 22,927 residents across 126.4 square miles, a density of 181 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,079 (12% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $43,404. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $484,800 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,321 a month; 77.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 02747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Dartmouth, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02747.

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 02747, North Dartmouth, 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

22,927

Population

126.4

Area (sq mi)

181

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02747?

38.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

How ZIP 02747 ranks nationally

North Dartmouth, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,079 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$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

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ZIP 02747 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 02747 ranks #4 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 02747 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 02747 ranks #3 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
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

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 North Dartmouth, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02747 in? ▼
ZIP code 02747 (North Dartmouth) 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 02747? ▼
ZIP code 02747 in North Dartmouth, MA has a population of 22,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02747 is $102,079, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02747 is $484,800, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02747 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02747? ▼
ZIP code 02747 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 11,095 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02747? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02747 are: Retail trade (141), Health care and social assistance (110), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02747? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02747 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 02747? ▼
In ZIP code 02747, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 02747? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02747 is 27.4 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 02747? ▼
In ZIP code 02747, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02747 is 5.5% 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.