PlainZIP

Berkley, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02779

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

6,411
150/sq mi
$144,205
Median income
$511,200
Median home value
37.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berkley pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
150
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02779 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02779 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 6,411 residents across 42.8 square miles, a density of 150 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02779 skews affluent, with a median household income of $144,205 (25% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $55,221. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $511,200 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 96.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 02779 in local context, 10 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 02779

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berkley, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02779.

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 02779, Berkley, 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

6,411

Population

42.8

Area (sq mi)

150

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02779?

43.4

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$144,205

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$55,221

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02779 ranks nationally

Berkley, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$144,205 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,389

Total Housing Units

2,305

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.7%
Renter 3.3%

$511,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

1986

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02779 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 187
2021 +11.5% 209
2022 +13.7% 238
2023 +6.8% 254
2024 +6.0% 269

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 02779, employing approximately 632 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,266,000.

100

Businesses

632

Employees

$31.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 30.0%
Retail trade 14 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.0%
Manufacturing 3 3.0%
Wholesale trade 3 3.0%

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 02779 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 02779 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 02779 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 02779 ranks #2 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
02702 Assonet, MA 4,125 3.6 mi
02715 Dighton, MA 3,123 4.1 mi
02718 East Taunton, MA 6,655 4.0 mi
02764 North Dighton, MA 3,988 4.6 mi
02780 Taunton, MA 49,036 5.5 mi
02347 Lakeville, MA 10,612 6.0 mi
02767 Raynham, MA 13,566 7.2 mi
02726 Somerset, MA 15,534 6.2 mi
02720 Fall River, MA 30,287 7.4 mi
02717 East Freetown, MA 4,745 7.5 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 Berkley, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02779 in? ▼
ZIP code 02779 (Berkley) 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 02779? ▼
ZIP code 02779 in Berkley, MA has a population of 6,411 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02779? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02779 is $144,205, which is 89% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02779? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02779 is $511,200, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02779? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02779 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02779? ▼
ZIP code 02779 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02779? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02779 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02779? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02779 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 02779? ▼
In ZIP code 02779, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 02779? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02779 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 02779? ▼
In ZIP code 02779, approximately 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02779? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02779 is 2.1% 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.