| ZIP Code | 02720 |
|---|---|
| City | Fall River |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 216 ft |
| Latitude | 41.727137 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.109858 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.4% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 84% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 626 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,593 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 2,653 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 3,620 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,017 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,757 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,907 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $361,800 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,177/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,940 |
| Vacant Units | 640 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,940 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 640 |
| Owner Occupied | 39.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 60.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 02720 is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 31,063, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 02720 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,907 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02720 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $361,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,177 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 60.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 02720 is primarily White (75.47%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02720 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 02720 in Fall River, MA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 31,063 residents, a median household income of $62,907, and a median home value of $361,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.