ZIP Code 02780
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Taunton · Bristol County · Massachusetts
- Population
- 49,036
- Median income
- $74,471
- Median home value
- $413,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.3%
- Land area
- 85.6 sq mi
573/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
New York
ZIP code 02780 in Taunton, Massachusetts has a population of 49,036. The median household income is $74,471, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $413,900, 49% above the US average. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 02780 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.6 square miles in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The area is home to 49,036 residents, producing a population density of 573 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 02780 against Massachusetts and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 02780 sits at $74,471 (36% below the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $37,976. The poverty rate stands at 13.5% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 02780 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 02780
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02780.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Construction
Construction
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
98 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 02780, Taunton, 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
49,036
Population
85.6
Area (sq mi)
573
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02780?
38.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
13.9%
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?
$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
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?
22,562
Total Housing Units
21,557
Occupied Units
1,005
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02780 vs 02764 →
| 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 |
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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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