| ZIP Code | 02748 |
|---|---|
| City | South Dartmouth |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 64 ft |
| Latitude | 41.553084 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -70.971453 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.8% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 127 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,104 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 524 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 722 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 689 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,706 (47.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,455 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $482,500 ▲ 73% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,362/mo ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,409 |
| Vacant Units | 555 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,409 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 555 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 02748 is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 11,501, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.8 years. Economically, 02748 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,455 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02748 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $482,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,362 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 02748 is primarily White (90.10%). Residents are well-educated — 55.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02748 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 02748 in South Dartmouth, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,501 residents, a median household income of $105,455, and a median home value of $482,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.