ZIP Code 02748
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South Dartmouth · Bristol County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 11,442
- Median income
- $97,361
- Median home value
- $521,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.0%
- Land area
- 58.3 sq mi
196/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 88% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.8
New York
ZIP code 02748 in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts has a population of 11,442. The median household income is $97,361, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $521,800, 88% above the US average. 45.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.3 square miles in South Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 11,442 residents, producing a population density of 196 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 02748 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02748 sits at $97,361 (16% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $67,102. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $521,800 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,616 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02748 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 02748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02748.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 02748, South 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
11,442
Population
58.3
Area (sq mi)
196
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02748?
52.8
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
9.7%
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?
$97,361
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$67,102
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 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?
5,497
Total Housing Units
4,897
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$521,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,616
Median Rent
1964
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02748 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 209 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 234 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 258 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 267 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 296 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 02748, employing approximately 1,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,763,000.
228
Businesses
1,733
Employees
$77.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.2% |
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 02748 vs 02744 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02744 | New Bedford, MA | 11,900 | 4.7 mi |
| 02740 | New Bedford, MA | 43,087 | 5.7 mi |
| 02791 | Westport Point, MA | 246 | 5.6 mi |
| 02746 | New Bedford, MA | 15,342 | 7.2 mi |
| 02790 | Westport, MA | 15,717 | 6.0 mi |
| 02747 | North Dartmouth, MA | 22,927 | 7.7 mi |
| 02745 | New Bedford, MA | 24,576 | 9.7 mi |
| 02719 | Fairhaven, MA | 15,873 | 7.7 mi |
| 02713 | Cuttyhunk, MA | 52 | 10.2 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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