| ZIP Code | 02779 |
|---|---|
| City | Berkley |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Bristol County |
| Area Code | 508/774 |
| Elevation | 136 ft |
| Latitude | 41.838061 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.077615 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.94 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,422 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 307 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 557 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 556 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,817 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,877 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $472,100 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,428 |
| Vacant Units | 131 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,428 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 131 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
ZIP code 02779 is located in Berkley, Massachusetts, within Bristol County. With a population of 6,789, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 02779 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,877 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02779 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $472,100 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 02779 is primarily White (91.53%). Residents are well-educated — 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02779 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 02779 in Berkley, MA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,789 residents, a median household income of $123,877, and a median home value of $472,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Massachusetts.