| ZIP Code | 02717 |
|---|---|
| City | East Freetown |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508 |
| Elevation | 88 ft |
| Latitude | 41.758629 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.987625 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 1.2% ▼ 89% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.3% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,190 (36.9%) |
| Some College | 231 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 276 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 490 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,036 (32.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $143,281 ▲ 88% above avg ↑ 68% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $512,900 ▲ 84% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,122/mo ↑ 77% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,734 |
| Vacant Units | 129 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,734 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 129 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 02717 is located in East Freetown, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 4,777, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 02717 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $143,281 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02717 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $512,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,122 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 02717 is primarily White (95.39%). Residents are well-educated — 47.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.2%. Household income has grown by 68% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02717 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 02717 in East Freetown, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,777 residents, a median household income of $143,281, and a median home value of $512,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.