ZIP Code 02779

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Berkley · Bristol County · Massachusetts

Population
6,411

150/sq mi

Median income
$144,205

▲ 89% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$511,200

▲ 84% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.6%

Median age 43.4

Land area
42.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 02779 in Berkley, Massachusetts has a population of 6,411. The median household income is $144,205, which is 89% above the national average. Median home value is $511,200, 84% above the US average. 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 02779 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.8 square miles in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 6,411 residents, producing a population density of 150 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 02779 against Massachusetts and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02779 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $511,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 02779 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, 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 02779 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 02779

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,411

Population

42.8

Area (sq mi)

150

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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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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