02780 ZIP Code
Taunton, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02780 |
| City/Town: | Taunton |
| County: | Bristol |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,915 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,948 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,634 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,527 |
| Median Home Value: | $352,600 |
| Land Area: | 33.1 sq miles
85.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9091, -71.1183 |
Population Information (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,915 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,829 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,086 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,885 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,545 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,815 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,665 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,080 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,744 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,079 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,792 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,952 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,294 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,500 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,400 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,164 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $352,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,170 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,527 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,232 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,295 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,442 | 58.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,790 | 41.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,925 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,775 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,932 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,939 | 35.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,189 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,769 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,029 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,292 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02780 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,948 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,185 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,847 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,634 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,774 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,245 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,529 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,546 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,903 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,037 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,288 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 39,449 | 76.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,960 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,198 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,244 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,932 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,297 | 12.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,520 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 104 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,904 | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,431 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02780 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,102 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,007 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,133 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,532 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,221 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,275 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,511 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,960 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,953 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,538 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02780 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,581 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,845 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 201 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 407 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 274 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,344 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02780 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,204 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,733 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 979 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,956 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,696 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 296 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,435 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,434 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,158 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,932 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,233 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,099 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.0% | 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 (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,344 | 97.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,228 | 64.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 25,413 | 49.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,188 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02780 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,989 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,617 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,843 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,753 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,539 | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,175 | 24.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02780 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,362 | 41.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,621 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,371 | 15.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,527 | 15.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,737 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 801 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,143 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 955 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02780 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 522 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,105 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,914 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,170 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,067 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,575 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,990 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 637 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 8,516 | 37.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02780 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 560 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,131 | 13.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,882 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,877 | 39.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,406 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 671 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02780 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,599 | 54.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 760 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,232 | 15.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5,248 | 24.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 168 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 191 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02780 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,030 | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,135 | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,573 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,494 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02780 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 513 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 355 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 192 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 561 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,507 | 20.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,868 | 55.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,365 | 11.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 81 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02780 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,106 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $801 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,170 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,232 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,519 | 40.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,059 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,915 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,851 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,685 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,115 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02780 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,908 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,163 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,033 | 45.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 481 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,720 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,649 | 38.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02780 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,091 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 745 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 477 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,183 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,480 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,206 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,786 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,231 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 51,532 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,214 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 549 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,950 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,715 | 33.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02780 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,707 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,756 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,910 | 43.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,726 | 55.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 996 | 14.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 120 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02780 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,187 | 85.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,046 | 3.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,728 | 377.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,728 | 377.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,728 | 377.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,741 | 134.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,489 | 72.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,563 | 125.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 81 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02780 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,030 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,134 | 77.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,896 | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,377 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 7,547 | 15.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 802 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 170 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02780 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,232 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,189 | 90.4% | 89.4% |
Taunton, MA02780