02720 ZIP Code
Fall River, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02720 |
| City/Town: | Fall River |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,558 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,076 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,774 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,629 |
| Median Home Value: | $335,800 |
| Land Area: | 13.2 sq miles
34.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7271, -71.1099 |
Population Information (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,558 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,854 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,704 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,199 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,370 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,655 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,595 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,795 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,913 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,310 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,038 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,230 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,215 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,778 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,640 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 820 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $335,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,086 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,629 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,830 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 799 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,394 | 39.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,436 | 61.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,944 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,308 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,327 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,932 | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,658 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,941 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,010 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,768 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,076 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,187 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,389 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,774 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,424 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,940 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,471 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,496 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,659 | 78.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,295 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 931 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,054 | 78.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,115 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 547 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,410 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,432 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,220 | 10.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,083 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 89 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,539 | 5.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,449 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 939 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 869 | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,133 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,370 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,559 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,677 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,594 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,199 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 669 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 821 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,285 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,826 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 175 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 321 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 211 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 864 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,190 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,726 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 345 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,604 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 594 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 165 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 816 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,328 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,545 | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,183 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 657 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 759 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,193 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,544 | 57.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,696 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,558 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,236 | 74.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,213 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,336 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,120 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 593 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,233 | 23.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,883 | 26.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 365 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,292 | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,447 | 30.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,887 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 971 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,741 | 11.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 43 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 396 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 461 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 947 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,840 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,414 | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 814 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,370 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 796 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,530 | 44.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 322 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,408 | 16.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,099 | 34.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,274 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,092 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 434 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,977 | 79.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 303 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,595 | 11.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 666 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 94 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 106 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 69 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,543 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,361 | 46.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,082 | 29.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,844 | 13.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 113 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 46 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 210 | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 308 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,412 | 26.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,832 | 52.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 414 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 59 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,084 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $777 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,086 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,830 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,604 | 33.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,222 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,116 | 22.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,935 | 35.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,449 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,789 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,653 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,989 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,158 | 40.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 420 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,649 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,810 | 38.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,851 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 307 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 184 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,564 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,400 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,396 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,312 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,102 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,751 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,389 | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 552 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,875 | 60.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,962 | 30.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,526 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,836 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,926 | 81.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 845 | 17.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 367 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 65 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,861 | 81.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,258 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,697 | 452.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,697 | 452.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,697 | 452.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3,464 | 275.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 551 | 43.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,196 | 95.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 41 | 3.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,359 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,942 | 67.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,417 | 32.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,361 | 8.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,679 | 22.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 299 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 78 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,830 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,811 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Fall River, MA02720