Westport, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02790
Bristol County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,717
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $97,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $507,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westport pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 113
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02790 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 02790 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, home to 15,717 residents across 139.1 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02790 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,250 (16% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,804. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 2.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $507,900 (15% below the average Massachusetts ZIP), and median rent is $1,436; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bristol County, so 02790 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 02790
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westport, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02790.
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 41
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 37
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
36 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02790, Westport, 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
15,717
Population
139.1
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02790?
50.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
11.2%
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?
$97,250
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$52,804
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02790 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Westport, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$97,250 37th percentile higher than 37% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Massachusetts 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,502housing units
7,502
Total Housing Units
6,641
Occupied Units
861
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$507,900
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,436
Median Rent
1973
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02790 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 201 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 224 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 252 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 285 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 286 |
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 436 business establishments in ZIP 02790, employing approximately 3,345 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,971,000.
436
Businesses
3,345
Employees
$172.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 103 | 23.6% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
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 02790 vs 02791 →
ZIP 02790 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02740
New Bedford (02740)
43,087 residents
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
30,287 residents
- 02721
Fall River (02721)
26,290 residents
- 02747
North Dartmouth (02747)
22,927 residents
- 02724 16,908
Fall River (02724)
16,908 residents
- 02878 15,780
Tiverton (02878)
15,780 residents
- 02790 15,717
Westport (02790)
15,717 residents
- 02723 14,767
Fall River (02723)
14,767 residents
- 02748 11,442
South Dartmouth (02748)
11,442 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02790 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02790 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02837
Little Compton (02837)
$134,750 median income
- 02791
Westport Point (02791)
$130,833 median income
- 02878
Tiverton (02878)
$106,036 median income
- 02747
North Dartmouth (02747)
$102,079 median income
- 02748
South Dartmouth (02748)
$97,361 median income
- 02790
Westport (02790)
$97,250 median income
- 02720
Fall River (02720)
$62,196 median income
- 02724
Fall River (02724)
$55,590 median income
- 02740
New Bedford (02740)
$55,237 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02790 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02791 | Westport Point, MA | 246 | 5.0 mi |
| 02878 | Tiverton, RI | 15,780 | 4.7 mi |
| 02747 | North Dartmouth, MA | 22,927 | 5.8 mi |
| 02721 | Fall River, MA | 26,290 | 6.1 mi |
| 02723 | Fall River, MA | 14,767 | 6.8 mi |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth, MA | 11,442 | 6.0 mi |
| 02837 | Little Compton, RI | 3,492 | 7.2 mi |
| 02720 | Fall River, MA | 30,287 | 9.4 mi |
| 02724 | Fall River, MA | 16,908 | 7.6 mi |
| 02740 | New Bedford, MA | 43,087 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02790, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,717 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02790 in?
ZIP code 02790 (Westport) 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 02790?
ZIP code 02790 in Westport, MA has a population of 15,717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02790?
The median household income in ZIP 02790 is $97,250, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02790?
The median home value in ZIP 02790 is $507,900, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02790?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02790 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02790?
ZIP code 02790 has 436 business establishments employing approximately 3,345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02790?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02790 are: Construction (103), Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02790?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02790 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 02790?
In ZIP code 02790, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 02790?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02790 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 02790?
In ZIP code 02790, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02790?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02790 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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