PlainZIP

South Dartmouth, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02748

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

11,442
196/sq mi
$97,361
Median income
$521,800
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
196
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02748 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 11,442 residents across 58.3 square miles, a density of 196 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02748 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $521,800 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,616 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 02748 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bristol County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 02748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Dartmouth, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02748.

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 02748, South 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

11,442

Population

58.3

Area (sq mi)

196

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02748?

52.8

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

How ZIP 02748 ranks nationally

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

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

$97,361 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

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

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$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

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ZIP 02748 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 02748 ranks #8 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 02748 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 02748 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
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

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 South Dartmouth, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02748 in? ▼
ZIP code 02748 (South 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 02748? ▼
ZIP code 02748 in South Dartmouth, MA has a population of 11,442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02748? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02748 is $97,361, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02748? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02748 is $521,800, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02748? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02748 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02748? ▼
ZIP code 02748 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 1,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02748? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02748 are: Construction (34), Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02748? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02748 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 02748? ▼
In ZIP code 02748, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% 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 02748? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02748 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02748? ▼
In ZIP code 02748, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02748? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02748 is 7.4% 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.