PlainZIP

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
$97,250
Median income
$507,900
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $52,804. Poverty here runs at 7.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $507,900 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,436 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 02790, plus 6 more within Bristol County, give a clearer read than the 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 02790

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westport, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02790.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 02790?

50.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$52,804

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02790 ranks nationally

Westport, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,250 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,502

Total Housing Units

6,641

Occupied Units

861

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$507,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 02790 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 02790 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 02790 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 02790 ranks #6 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
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

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 Westport, MA Massachusetts

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.