| ZIP Code | 02718 |
|---|---|
| City | East Taunton |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 45 ft |
| Latitude | 41.862486 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.01169 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.8% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 68 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,383 (31.6%) |
| Some College | 431 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 625 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 604 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,270 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,570 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $437,300 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,683/mo ↑ 96% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,612 |
| Vacant Units | 113 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,612 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 113 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 02718 is located in East Taunton, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 7,125, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 02718 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,570 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02718 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $437,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,683 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 02718 is primarily White (84.60%). Residents are well-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02718 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 02718 in East Taunton, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,125 residents, a median household income of $107,570, and a median home value of $437,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.