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Taunton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02780

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

49,036
573/sq mi
$74,471
Median income
$413,900
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Taunton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
573
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02780 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02780 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with 49,036 residents across 85.6 square miles, a density of 573 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02780 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,471 (36% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,976. Poverty here runs at 13.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $413,900 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bristol County, so you can benchmark 02780 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 02780

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taunton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02780.

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 02780, Taunton, 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

49,036

Population

85.6

Area (sq mi)

573

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02780?

38.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$74,471

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$37,976

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02780 ranks nationally

Taunton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,471 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

22,562

Total Housing Units

21,557

Occupied Units

1,005

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$413,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,313

Median Rent

1963

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02780 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 186
2021 +13.2% 211
2022 +14.6% 242
2023 +5.7% 256
2024 +6.3% 272

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 1,058 business establishments in ZIP 02780, employing approximately 19,033 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,433,071,000.

1,058

Businesses

19,033

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 160 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 138 13.0%
Construction 122 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 115 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 98 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 5.7%
Wholesale trade 57 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 53 5.0%
Finance and insurance 41 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 3.9%
Manufacturing 40 3.8%
Information 24 2.3%
Educational services 13 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 02780 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 02780 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02780 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 02780 ranks #null 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
02764 North Dighton, MA 3,988 4.1 mi
02767 Raynham, MA 13,566 4.1 mi
02779 Berkley, MA 6,411 5.5 mi
02766 Norton, MA 19,031 5.1 mi
02715 Dighton, MA 3,123 6.4 mi
02375 South Easton, MA 9,188 7.7 mi
02718 East Taunton, MA 6,655 6.2 mi
02356 North Easton, MA 12,564 10.2 mi
02726 Somerset, MA 15,534 10.2 mi
02702 Assonet, MA 4,125 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bristol County

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
02745 standard
New Bedford, MA
Pop: 24,576

Related Areas

Bristol County Taunton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02780 in? ▼
ZIP code 02780 (Taunton) 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 02780? ▼
ZIP code 02780 in Taunton, MA has a population of 49,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02780? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02780 is $74,471, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02780? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02780 is $413,900, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02780? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02780 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02780? ▼
ZIP code 02780 has 1,058 business establishments employing approximately 19,033 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02780? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02780 are: Retail trade (160), Health care and social assistance (138), Construction (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02780? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02780 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 02780? ▼
In ZIP code 02780, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 02780? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02780 is 29.0 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 02780? ▼
In ZIP code 02780, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02780? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02780 is 13.5% 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.