02721 ZIP Code
Fall River, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02721 |
| City/Town: | Fall River |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,807 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,958 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,674 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,474 |
| Median Home Value: | $332,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6744, -71.1485 |
Population Information (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,807 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,218 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,589 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,909 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,527 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,737 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,382 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,430 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,197 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,992 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,943 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,499 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,831 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,785 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,094 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 481 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $332,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $956 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,474 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,157 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,317 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,823 | 34.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,334 | 65.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,822 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,897 | 15.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,284 | 12.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,279 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,154 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,708 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,015 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 485 | 2.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 72.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,958 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,877 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,394 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,674 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,238 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,014 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,188 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,127 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,481 | 87.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,045 | 8.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 476 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,171 | 71.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,582 | 5.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 61 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,118 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,780 | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,095 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,218 | 12.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,372 | 12.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 321 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,177 | 8.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 847 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02721 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 691 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 840 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,298 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,152 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,339 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,016 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,360 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,403 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 476 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 582 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02721 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,728 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,565 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 162 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 683 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 481 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02721 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 126 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,159 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,229 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 410 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,716 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 717 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 133 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 592 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 955 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,527 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,222 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 796 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 432 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.7% | 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 (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,747 | 96.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,135 | 52.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,605 | 58.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 880 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02721 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,936 | 71.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,563 | 31.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,225 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,329 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 634 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,977 | 35.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02721 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,644 | 21.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 356 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,540 | 12.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,567 | 36.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,497 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 317 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,392 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 161 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02721 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 211 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 478 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 558 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,150 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,118 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 961 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 789 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,029 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,180 | 49.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02721 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 275 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,160 | 17.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,117 | 33.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,001 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 765 | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 156 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02721 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,745 | 78.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 338 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,383 | 12.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 522 | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 37 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 96 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02721 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,831 | 16.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,309 | 47.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,915 | 26.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,102 | 9.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02721 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 97 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 29 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 67 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 165 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,118 | 29.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,983 | 51.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 346 | 9.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02721 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,917 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $719 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $956 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,157 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,494 | 31.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,252 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,657 | 23.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,874 | 34.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,362 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,463 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02721 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,609 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,797 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,024 | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 364 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,080 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,920 | 36.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02721 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,630 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 354 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 356 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,564 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,211 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,145 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,799 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,059 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,627 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,456 | 20.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 339 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,334 | 61.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,783 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02721 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,912 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,518 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,466 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 898 | 35.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 382 | 15.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 154 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02721 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,560 | 76.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,154 | 4.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,247 | 541.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,247 | 541.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,247 | 541.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3,381 | 293.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 472 | 40.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,616 | 140.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 1.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02721 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,898 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,838 | 59.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,060 | 40.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,201 | 8.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 7,016 | 28.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 743 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 100 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02721 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,157 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,613 | 86.2% | 89.4% |
Fall River, MA02721