| ZIP Code | 02721 |
|---|---|
| City | Fall River |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 154 ft |
| Latitude | 41.674429 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.148532 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 20.3% ▲ 103% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.2% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 69% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 657 (4.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,614 (37.9%) |
| Some College | 2,184 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 2,027 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,672 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,654 (17.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,666 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $362,800 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,010/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,358 |
| Vacant Units | 1,070 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,358 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,070 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 02721 is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 25,922, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 02721 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,666 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02721 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $362,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,010 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 02721 is majority White (67.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02721 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 02721 in Fall River, MA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 25,922 residents, a median household income of $50,666, and a median home value of $362,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.