Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9,074 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 114,142 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 40,990 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 43,393 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 37,328 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 120,582 (33%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,433 ▲ 17% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $414,657 ▲ 49% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,343/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 244,125 |
| Vacant Units | 11,937 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bristol County is located in Massachusetts and encompasses 44 ZIP codes spanning 31 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 578,416 residents. With a median age of 41.16, it is a middle-aged county.
Bristol County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $89,432 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Bristol County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $414,657 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,343. Homeownership rates are high at 63.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bristol County are primarily White (76.66%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Bristol County, MA is a middle-income area in Massachusetts. The 44 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02743 | Acushnet | 10,476 | $90,683 | $407,000 | $1,155 | 2.7% | 39.0% |
| 02702 | Assonet | 4,445 | $145,324 | $479,000 | $1,674 | 5.7% | 57.0% |
| 02703 | Attleboro | 46,479 | $93,352 | $409,400 | $1,446 | 4.5% | 46.5% |
| 02763 | Attleboro Falls | 1,764 | $109,970 | $556,800 | $1,692 | 7.0% | 77.1% |
| 02779 | Berkley | 6,789 | $123,877 | $472,100 | — | 6.0% | 50.3% |
| 02715 | Dighton | 3,778 | $137,500 | $479,100 | $1,349 | 4.8% | 53.6% |
| 02717 | East Freetown | 4,777 | $143,281 | $512,900 | $2,122 | 6.0% | 47.3% |
| 02718 | East Taunton | 7,125 | $107,570 | $437,300 | $1,683 | 5.8% | 42.8% |
| 02719 | Fairhaven | 15,878 | $92,500 | $407,300 | $1,071 | 4.9% | 42.5% |
| 02720 | Fall River | 31,063 | $62,907 | $361,800 | $1,177 | 9.0% | 33.4% |
| 02721 | Fall River | 25,922 | $50,666 | $362,800 | $1,010 | 8.3% | 29.2% |
| 02723 | Fall River | 17,111 | $41,789 | $312,900 | $1,058 | 7.5% | 22.8% |
| 02724 | Fall River | 18,758 | $49,809 | $368,300 | $1,105 | 6.7% | 26.8% |
| 02048 | Mansfield | 23,855 | $131,409 | $571,000 | $1,702 | 3.2% | 60.1% |
| 02740 | New Bedford | 46,336 | $54,563 | $303,400 | $1,052 | 7.2% | 31.1% |
| 02744 | New Bedford | 12,549 | $54,841 | $344,800 | $1,133 | 10.4% | 29.4% |
| 02745 | New Bedford | 25,013 | $73,154 | $339,600 | $1,104 | 5.2% | 34.2% |
| 02746 | New Bedford | 16,791 | $41,023 | $324,400 | $1,100 | 10.9% | 21.7% |
| 02760 | North Attleboro | 29,078 | $109,350 | $458,300 | $1,386 | 5.7% | 56.5% |
| 02747 | North Dartmouth | 21,500 | $97,665 | $460,400 | $1,384 | 5.4% | 46.1% |
| 02764 | North Dighton | 4,344 | $140,135 | $498,100 | $1,444 | 6.1% | 44.3% |
| 02356 | North Easton | 12,547 | $124,719 | $621,600 | $1,710 | 3.9% | 63.9% |
| 02766 | Norton | 19,155 | $127,404 | $476,900 | $1,986 | 3.5% | 57.0% |
| 02767 | Raynham | 15,337 | $119,550 | $507,500 | $1,671 | 5.5% | 52.4% |
| 02769 | Rehoboth | 12,809 | $126,161 | $487,000 | $1,304 | 3.5% | 51.2% |
| 02771 | Seekonk | 15,573 | $116,310 | $461,600 | $1,808 | 6.0% | 52.1% |
| 02725 | Somerset | 2,300 | $127,228 | $389,700 | — | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| 02726 | Somerset | 15,946 | $110,427 | $389,300 | $1,316 | 2.8% | 51.0% |
| 02748 | South Dartmouth | 11,501 | $105,455 | $482,500 | $1,362 | 1.9% | 55.8% |
| 02375 | South Easton | 11,205 | $117,717 | $492,000 | $2,080 | 5.1% | 56.0% |
| 02777 | Swansea | 17,231 | $116,627 | $414,900 | $1,332 | 4.7% | 46.6% |
| 02780 | Taunton | 52,530 | $75,054 | $377,800 | $1,257 | 5.6% | 35.1% |
| 02790 | Westport | 16,725 | $100,617 | $476,000 | $1,313 | 2.8% | 43.2% |
| 02791 | Westport Point | 316 | $104,712 | $947,100 | — | 0.0% | 92.7% |