City

Fairhaven, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bristol County  ·  Massachusetts

👥15,878Population
💰$92,500Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$407,300Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1%Other: 1.6%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.3%
Asian1.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma131 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,645 (31.6%)
Some College1,384 (12%)
Associates1,472 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,234 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree3,672 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,500 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$407,300 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,071/mo
Total Housing Units7,777
Vacant Units577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Fairhaven, MA

Fairhaven is a city in Massachusetts, located in Bristol County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,878 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Fairhaven is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,500 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fairhaven is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $407,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,071 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairhaven is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.58%).

Fairhaven, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Fairhaven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02719 15,878 $92,500 $407,300 $1,071 4.9% 42.5% 73.8%